Teacher of Psychology (with Sociology)
High Storrs School
High Storrs School, Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,720 - £35,008 - (Main Pay Scale)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2019
Job overview
High Storrs School, High Storrs Road, Sheffield S11 7LH
e-mail: afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk
Headteacher: Claire Tasker
Telephone: 0114 267 0000 / Fax: 0114 266 3624
Required from September 2019
TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY (WITH SOCIOLOGY)
Permanent - Part-Time (0.64 fte) - (Main Pay Scale)
NOR 1654 (446 in the Sixth Form)
Closing Date: Monday 23 April 2019 – 12 Noon Interview Date: Wednesday 1 May 2019
High Storrs is a very successful high-performing comprehensive school and have recently become a member of the Minerva Multi-Academy Trust. We are situated on the edge of the Peak District and within easy access of Sheffield. We. In November 2013 the school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted with Outstanding for the Sixth Form and student behaviour. Having completed a major refurbishment of our Grade II listed building as part of the BSF programme, we are excited about the future, building upon proven success.
We are an ambitious and over-subscribed multicultural learning community with high expectations and high aspirations. We are seeking to appoint a committed and reflective part-time (0.64 fte) permanent practitioner of Psychology (with Sociology) for September 2019. You would be expected to teach and have knowledge of 9-1 GCSE curriculum and A Level.
You will join a friendly, dedicated team of two teachers and will work collaboratively with experienced colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for students, by facilitating high quality teaching and learning. The post is suitable for an NQT looking to begin their career in a well organised department, or for an established teacher who wishes to extend their experience in this excellent 11-18 specialist school.
Ofsted Inspectors commented: ‘Well done. It has been a joy to be here, teachers are such positive role models’. If you believe that teaching and learning are the most important activities in a school then we welcome an application.
Further details can be found in the job information pack on our website www.highstorrs.co.uk. We appreciate that not everyone can make a tour of school prior to application. We are able to offer combined pre-application visits (for all posts) on Tuesday 26 March 2019 and Monday 15 April 2019 from 3.15pm until 4.30pm. Please note that as part of our interview process we include a tour of school for all posts so please contact Alison Foulkes (PA to the Headteacher) afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk or telephone 01142670000 to arrange this.
To apply, download an application form via our website http://highstorrs.co.uk/our-school/teachingvacancies and send all electronic applications addressed to The Headteacher via email to afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees. We will only accept applications on our application form.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About High Storrs School
High Storrs School is a larger-than-average, mixed, 11-18 secondary school in south-west Sheffield, Yorkshire. The school roll is around 1600 with around 440 students studying in its sixth form.
High Storrs School is designated a specialist school for performing arts, and mathematics and computing.
The school is housed partly in a listed building, complemented by a new build, gained through the Building Schools for the Future programme, which offers many state-of-the-art facilities.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities is offered, with the school particularly noted for its dance and drama. Students are provided for Sheffield theatres on a regular basis.
Headteacher
Claire Tasker
Values and vision
High Storrs prides itself on providing learning in a friendly, caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and expected to respect others. Students are challenged and encouraged work hard and to take responsibility for fulfilling their potential in all areas of school life.
The school seeks to develop students’ confidence and self-belief and insists on good behaviour, as well as excellent punctuality and attendance. Listening to students’ opinions is an important part of the school’s mutual respect ethos.
High Storrs’ vision is summed up as “Unlocking potential” and in its drive to achieve this for all its pupils, the school focuses on: excellent citizenship; high achievement and progress for all; creativity, leadership and accountability; creating a Learning School Community; and making a difference through excellence.
Ofsted
“Students’ behaviour is outstanding. Their positive attitude to learning and contribution to the whole school community are exemplary at all key stages. Students feel safe.”
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