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Teacher of Psychology

Teacher of Psychology

Stanground Academy

Peterborough

Salary:
MPS/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
20 May 2018

Job overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Psychology and Sociology Teacher to join us at the Stanground Academy to cover a period of maternity. 

We are looking for an innovative Teacher who is passionate about their subject and about building on pupils’ problem solving, communication, negotiation, leadership and decision-making skills. You must be dedicated, organised and totally committed to driving standards and raising achievement through the delivery of outstanding lessons. Both NQTs and experienced Teachers are encouraged to apply. 

We’re seeking determined and enthusiastic Teachers who can:

  • engage and enthuse our learners through a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning 
  • contribute to the further development of a strong and forward-looking team 
  • be innovative in their techniques to motivate and inspire young people 
  • build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
  • ideally teach Sociology 


About us

Situated in Peterborough - one of the UK’s fastest growing cities - we are transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face. 

We are led by our Principal, James Scarrott, who ensures staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. We boast a £23 million state-of-the-art building with facilities that are arguably some of the best in the county, including fully-equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high tech ICT equipment.

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a Multi Academy Trust that is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, through ensuring a fair workload and offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth including offering programmes for NQTs and for Teachers looking to develop techniques and strategies to improve classroom practice.

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed; please contact Pauline Poli, PA to the Principal on 01733 821430 or email ppoli@stangroundacademy.org

For further information, please visit: www.greenwoodacademies.org/sta/045 

Closing date: Midnight on 21 May 2018.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

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About Stanground Academy

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  • Stanground Academy
  • Peterborough Road, Stanground, Peterborough
  • Cambridgeshire
  • PE7 3BY
  • United Kingdom
+44 1733 821430

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The new Stanground Academy opened on 1 April 2012 and is one of the Greenwood Academies Trust’s Group of Academies, replacing the predecessor Stanground College. The Academy has since undergone a £24M building project and now boasts state of the art” buildings providing academic, vocational and sports facilities for pupils and staff.  These include fully-equipped specialist rooms, extensive sports facilities, a dance studio, a theatre and high tech ICT equipment.

The Academy hosts an ambitious and dynamic environment with a shared vision to create an outstanding Academy which the local community both needs and deserves.  They aspire to ensure that every student reaches their full potential irrespective of their starting point by providing exceptional learning opportunities both in the classroom and through an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities.  The Academy, offers a positive team ethos within a supportive and friendly working environment. The staff are highly motivated, exceedingly hard working and committed to achieving the highest standards in every aspect of their role. 

Peterborough is known as the green city of the East of England.  It is a city surrounded by beautiful countryside including 2,000 acres of riverside parkland, embracing Ferry Meadows and the Nene Park, with access to a vast range of outdoor leisure activities to enjoy.

The excellent rail and road links to the city ensure that it is easily accessible to the highly desirable towns and beautiful villages in rural areas located close to Peterborough. Peterborough is connected by rail with the nearby towns of Stamford, Grantham, Ely, and Huntingdon along with direct connections to some of the largest cities in the regions such as Cambridge and London.  London is just a mere forty-five minutes away by train! 

The Greenwood Academies Trust and the Senior Leadership Team at the Academy are passionate about professional development.  The CPD programme in place encompasses regular training days, voluntary drop-in workshops, calendared mentoring and opportunities to share outstanding practise. This is strengthened by the Trusts vision to develop its own high quality leaders and opportunities for further career progression are available across the Academy and the Trust.

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