Teacher of Psychology (Permanent, Up to Full Time)
Priestley College
Warrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: Sixth Form Colleges Salary Structure Main Teaching Scale (i.e. up £41,732 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2021 (start of the academic year) subject to successful pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
Priestley College, a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), is looking to appoint a Teacher of Psychology to be based at Priestley College.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with an excellent track record of teaching Psychology, with an ability to also contribute to other programmes where applicable, in particular Criminology. The successful candidate must be able to inspire students and colleagues alike and be able to maximise their potential.
We currently deliver both AS and A level Psychology, and we use the OCR syllabus.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.
Application Process:
To apply for the post, you should complete a Priestley College Application Form, and in addition, the following should be addressed on a separate document (each in no more than 200 words):
- How would you expect to contribute to an inclusive College?
- Give an example of a strategy you use in your curriculum area to ensure that all students are continually stretched and challenged?
- Provide your last 3 years of examination results and indicate any contextual information (e.g. shared classes, ALPS scores). Please ignore this question if you are an NQT.
Please ensure that you refer to the Application Pack before completing the Application Form all details relating to the vacancy are available from the Priestley College website https://www.priestley.ac.uk/job/teacher-of-psychology/
Start Date: August 2021 (start of the academic year) subject to successful pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered
Contractual Terms: NJC Terms and Conditions for Teaching Staff in Sixth Form Colleges
Salary: Sixth Form Colleges’ Salary Structure Main Teaching Scale (up to £41,732 per annum)
Pension Scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Application Deadline: 4 pm on Monday, 17th May 2021
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 24th May 2021
If you have any queries or feel you do not have all the information you need to apply for the post, please contact the HR Department hr@priestley.ac.uk or telephone 01925 624460.
Additional Information for Applicants
The application form is in word format and should be downloaded to your pc and saved, then completed electronically (CVs will not be accepted). It is important that you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. If you require assistance in completing your application, or require information providing in a different format, please contact HR.
Your application should be returned to hr@priestley.ac.uk or in hard copy format by hand, or posted to the HR Department, Priestley College Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
As an organisation using the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to help assess the suitability of applicants for positions of trust, Priestley College complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce.
About Priestley College
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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