Teacher of Psychology (Part time)

​​​​​​​ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOL

Guildhouse School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 15+ from all over the world. The School enjoys over 54 nationalities within the student body, placing diversity, belonging and inclusion as core features to our provision. Our students' ethos of ‘Work Hard, Aim High and Be Kind’ is a cornerstone of the School’s embedment of high expectations and standards. The students live and work in our beautiful periodic buildings studying for A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our wide curriculum offering and approach to high quality and personalised learning and teaching experiences; ensuring that students are treated as individuals as we build their skills, independence and resilience for their academic success and beyond. 

As the school expands, we are seeking applicants who are dedicated to raising the attainment of all students by developing a deep understanding and love of Psychology. We are looking for applicants with experience of teaching Psychology and a track record of leading students to achieve great results. Applicants will also have the desire to work with students who have bright aspirations and inquisitive minds. Applicants will share the school’s vision that all children can succeed and be reflective practitioners that contribute to a high performing team. The applicant’s love for the subject will be infectious to our students and you will continue to contribute to the wider school provision and community. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching skills and the ability to inspire and motivate Guildhouse students to achieve outstanding results.

WE CAN OFFER

• Our innovative, experimental and supportive approach to learning and teaching that will develop and sharpen one’s craft. 
• A commitment to comprehensive continual professional learning and development. 
• Small class sizes where staff and students can build positive relationships swiftly to support their progress. 
• The opportunity to work with experienced and value driven colleagues where sharing best practice, collaboration and camaraderie is routine. 
• The privilege of shaping and influencing our students mindset and wellbeing through our multi layered Personal Tutor system and RHSE provision. 
• Vast opportunities available to develop students outside of the classroom through extra and co-curricular activities, enrichment and cultural events. Working in the centre of London, we treat the city as our classroom.
• Strong links and supports from the prestigious CATS Global Schools Group where our history and success in the execution of core values- People, Perseverance and Pioneering- is at the centre of everything we do. We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all. 

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB 

The post holder will develop, deliver, and support academic programmes in line with agreed standards and policies. To teach Psychology at A-Level and Foundation Programme level. To carry Personal Tutor duties within the School as required. To plan, prepare and teach strong lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning. To effectively use a variety of teaching styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students. To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners. To meet challenging, but realistic educational targets that demonstrate excellence in student academic progress. To participate and engage with the school’s extra and co-curricular provision, enriching student’s learning experience and development of skills outside the classroom. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

As a subject teacher:

 • To assess, track and provide relevant and timely formative and summative feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records and integrate this into weekly and termly planning. Further, to provide intervention strategies for underachieving students and communicate this to relevant personnel.

•   To write, set and mark half termly assessments with collaboration with other team members, in line with syllabus/specification guidance and content coverage).

•   To write, set and mark weekly homework assignments.

• To write half-termly reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on tests as required

• To develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of Schemes of Work as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed. 

• To regularly update and use the School’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support students’ learning outside the classroom. 

•   To contribute to extra and co curricular provision through leading and supporting of various activities. Examples of past events held across the curriculum include Olympiad competitions, Bank of England competition, Theatre trips, Cross School competitions, Revision conferences, Public lectures, Economics World Cup Challenge, Football, Criminology Club, Dragon's Den Club, Bloomberg Trading Club, Poetry Club, Wellbeing Club etc.

As a personal tutor:

 • To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed. 

• To supervise students’ attendance and behaviour and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the School’s Behaviour and Attendance policies.  

• To promote intercultural understanding and be flexible to specific cultural needs of students. 

IDEAL APPLICANTS WILL BE

• Passionate about their subject and how it is best taught;
• Experience in teaching A Level;
• Determined to support the needs of all students;
• Positive team players;
• Culturally respectful and sensitive;
• Committed to their own professional development.
• Based in a commutable distance from central London.

AND FINALLY 

Guildhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.

Please apply here- https://careers.catsglobalschools.com/displayjob.aspx?jobid=474

*We reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advisable.