Teacher of ‘A’ level Psychology and Sociology
The Maelor School
Wrexham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2021
Job overview
An enthusiastic, well-qualified and knowledgeable teacher of Psychology and Sociology is required to join our high performing, over-subscribed, 11-18 School.
Popular at AS and A level, we are looking for a teacher to deliver high standards within these subject areas. This post would be suitable for either an experienced teacher or someone new to the profession. You would be the sole teacher of these courses and will join a supportive and collaborative sixth form team. With excellent results and well-motivated and ambitious learners, our sixth form educates some of the most able students in the area.
Application forms and further information are available from school or downloadable from our web-site:- www.maelorschool.org.uk/vacancies/
A letter of application plus the application form must be returned to Mrs Fiona Minshall at the school no later than 9.00am Wednesday 19th May.
If you would like further details regarding the school or the post please email our headteacher at simon.ellis@maelorschool.org .uk
Attached documents
About The Maelor School
- The Maelor School
- Penley, Wrexham
- Wrexham
- LL13 0LU
- United Kingdom
The Maelor School is a secondary foundation school situated in the county borough of Wrexham. It educates girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18. The school was established in 1957 in the village of Penley. There are 766 pupils enrolled at the school, 96 of them are in sixth form. In 2014, the Daily Post listed the Maelor School as the sixth best school in Wales out of 3, 079. In 2015, it was rewarded for having the highest grades in Wales for pupils who get free school meals.
Headteacher
Simon Ellis
Values and Vision
The Maelor School teaches students Welsh as a second language. As a part of the Welsh Baccalaureate, sixth formers are encouraged to take part in community services. Extra-curricular activities are valued at the school. Children can participate in concerts, musical lessons, team games and trips abroad. Students can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Estyn report
“The Maelor School is a good school because pupils achieve good standards at key stage 4 in those indicators that include English and mathematics; teaching is effective in many lessons; in many lessons, pupils make good progress in developing their skills, knowledge and understanding; nearly all pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave very well; and the school works effectively with a range of partners and this work has a positive impact on pupils’ wellbeing and achievement. I n nearly all lessons, positive relationships between teachers and pupils help to create a calm and purposeful learning environment. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and most plan their lessons carefully so that the work matches the ability of pupils well.”
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