Head of Psychology

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A unique opportunity to lead the Psychology Department at William Shakespeare’s former school in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Sunday Times UK State School of the Decade.

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We are seeking to appoint for September 2023 an inspirational leader for our highly successful Psychology Department. This post would be particularly suitable for a well-qualified graduate who is wishing to make their first or second career move and who has the ability to teach across the 11-18 age range in this high achieving selective school. Please note that experience of working in a grammar school is not a pre-requisite but the ability to teach another subject would be highly desirable if applying for a full-time position.

K.E.S. is a forward-looking school with a reputation for exceptionally high standards and an outstanding co-curricular programme. The School has always played a major role in the life of Stratford-upon- Avon, situated as it is in the heart of the town. We enjoy the benefits of being a small school with talented students and a team of dedicated staff who are all committed to the wider life of the School. It is a purposeful and busy place where you will find the highest standards of work, commitment and courtesy.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality of opportunity. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred list checks.

“King Edward VI school is a rich and vibrant community. Pupils thrive at this school.

Staff expect pupils to be the very best that they can be. Pupils rise enthusiastically

to this challenge”

Ofsted 2021

“The school is playing at the top of its game and sets standards to which all schools should aspire”

The Sunday Times

“If all state schools were like this the independent sector would be struggling”

Good Schools Guide

King Edward VI school is a state-funded Academy Trust selective school for boys with a co-educational Sixth Form (782 students 11-18 years).