Head of Psychology
Dixie Grammar School
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2022
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Head of Psychology to join our successful independent, selective, co-educational day school in rural Leicestershire from September 2022. We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic individual to further develop this new department and teach Psychology at A-Level. This full-time post (part time work may be available if preferred) would suit an experienced Psychology Teacher from either the private or state sector with a successful track record of teaching this subject at A Level.
Psychology is becoming an increasingly popular A-Level option at our school. We see excellent success at GCSE and A-level and many of our students go on to study at elite universities and on competitive courses. The quality of education at the Dixie has been judged as excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and all staff play their part in our supportive and vibrant community - not least through contribution to an extensive co-curricular programme and as part of a dynamic pastoral team.
With fantastic new facilities at the Junior School, superb GCSE and A-level results and an ambitious strategic development plan this is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual with drive and enthusiasm.
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all candidates, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being completed and an enhanced DBS clearance.
We look forward to receiving your application for this role. Please complete the attached Dixie Application Form (please note that CV applications will not be accepted) which should be sent together with a covering letter addressed to Richard Lynn, Headmaster to gilesn@dixie.org.uk no later than midday on Friday 25 March.
Interviews will be held on Monday 4 April. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information which might make them unsuitable to work with children.
Attached documents
About Dixie Grammar School
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- Dixie Grammar School
- Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton
- Leicestershire
- CV13 0LE
- United Kingdom
Welcome to The Dixie Grammar School
Our teachers are highly motivated and gifted individuals who are able to inspire pupils with their enthusiasm and subject knowledge. They are committed to high quality teaching and participate in the extensive co-curricular programme. Most are graduates with postgraduate certificates.
Those who join us without PGCEs are supported to gain the qualifications soon after appointment. Training and professional development programmes are established, and we are experienced in managing Newly Qualified Teachers.
Our staff are both ECTs and experienced teachers; providing a stimulating and rewarding environment.
All staff are given access to an employee assistance programme the benefits of which are extensive and include immediate families. The Dixie Grammar School Pay scale is above the maintained sector pay scale and children of staff enjoy a significant reduction in tuition fees.
We are proud of our focus on developing colleagues as well as students. We have a high level of staff retention with staff typically remaining at the Dixie for a number of years and some for their whole careers. We also have many examples of teachers who have successfully moved into more senior roles at the Dixie and also some who have moved on to take promoted posts in similar schools.
Our high standards and high expectations of all at the Dixie are seen in all we do. Interaction between all in our community is built on our newly-emphasised values - Respect, Resilience, Courage, Commitment and Care; from the Chair of Governors to our youngest in Pippins, between teaching staff, support staff and students, we aim for our dealings with each other to be characterised by these values.
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