Head of Psychology

We are seeking a dynamic inspirational Head of Psychology who is passionate about teaching and learning.

Middle leaders play a crucial role in ensuring that students of all abilities achieve their best by leading and inspiring other colleagues effectively in their work.  They also play a significant role in contributing to whole school improvement. This is an opportunity for someone wanting to take lead responsibility for a very important part of our school.  You should already have demonstrated excellent leadership and management skills, be committed to inclusion and the well-being of every child and be an outstanding role model in your own professional practice.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to lead the team with the aim of securing outstanding learning and achievement for all students.

What we offer:    

• An outstanding track record at GCSE and A level

• An inclusive school underpinned by our CARE values

• Students who actively engage in lessons and have excellent attitudes to learning

• Extensive professional development. We are the lead school for the Harrow Collegiate Alliance

• Staff wellbeing activities each week, e.g. mindfulness along with staff sports and clubs

• One of the best sites in London, located on the greenbelt next to Bentley Priory and set in 27 acres of woodland and fields, providing and exceptional learning environment

In what has been an unprecedented year for schools and education, Bentley Wood High School are proud that our students have achieved such excellent results and gained places at a range of prestigious universities

 “Outstanding teaching stimulates the students’ passion, igniting their enthusiasm and interests for learning. Students’ behaviour around the school and their attitudes to learning in lessons are exemplary” Ofsted Outstanding.

How to apply:  Please complete an application form with a letter of application outlining why you would like this role, what you would bring to it and how your skills and experience match the demands of the post and forward to recruitment@bentleywood.harro.sch.uk 

Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview.  The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will be undertaken prior to appointment.  This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and all staff have safeguarding responsibilities.