Subject Leader for Psychology

Subject Leader of Psychology

Required from September 2019 – MPS salary scale + TLR 2A

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Psychology to lead our small department and to work within a thriving Social Sciences team. Like us, you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking. You will also have exceptional subject knowledge, a desire to positively impact upon students’ learning and a firm commitment to high academic achievement. Above all, you will be dedicated to giving all our students an outstanding education. 

Oaks Park High School is a very popular and oversubscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school. The school prides itself on being an ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.  Oaks Park High School is highly regarded for pupil behaviour and promoting a purposeful learning environment.

Oaks Park High School is committed to the highest standards of student care and achievement and seek an inspirational Psychology teacher who wishes to be part of our success. We have a strong vision supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff. 

The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is a very high achieving borough. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station only a four minute walk away. 

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed.

Closing date: 9 am, Thursday 21st March 2019