Head of Psychology

Lodge Park Academy is now recruiting for a Head of Psychology starting 1 September 2022. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Psychology is our most popular subject at Post 16, with numbers rising each year. We require an ambitious Head of Psychology who will lead and develop the subject, cementing psychology as a key part of our Post 16 offer. This is an exciting new role, perfect for an experienced Head of Psychology, or an expert teacher of psychology who wants to take their first steps into subject leadership.

This is a permanent role starting 1st September 2022.

About Lodge Park Academy

At our school we hold teachers in the highest esteem. Teachers are celebrated as experts and are actively encouraged to pursue scholarship in their chosen discipline. We are curriculum enthusiasts at Lodge Park Academy; we delight in discussing, refining and building sequences of knowledge to build students’ confidence and expertise.

We want to attract people who are as enthusiastic as we are about:

·      Developing a world-class, knowledge-rich curriculum that will enable our young people to navigate their life with confidence, expertise and the ability to make great choices.

·         Engaging in evidence-informed practice and recognising that we are all refining and developing our craft.

·         Supporting each other to maintain our strong staff culture of professionalism, respect and flexibility, and championing work-life balance

·         Building positive relationships with young people so they thrive and have a life well-lived.

At Lodge Park Academy we are proud of our whole-school approach to behaviour: it ensures lessons are 100% disruption-free, corridors are calm, quiet and safe, and communal areas are a delight. We are open about our sky-high expectations of behaviour, conduct and demeanour and we work tirelessly to ensure students understand and are clear about how to behave. Impeccable manners are standard at Lodge Park Academy, and we achieve this by practising ‘conscious courtesy’ so that politeness becomes a habit of the heart. We ask everyone in our team to be the best version of themselves and we call that #LPAspirit.

We operate a #FamilyFirst approach at Lodge Park Academy. This means that we not only welcome applications and requests for flexible working, but we also recognise that prioritising your and your family’s emotional and physical health and well-being, means you’ll be a better teacher. Our staff are happy, motivated and love being part of #TeamLPA. We hope you will want to do the same.

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Who we are looking for 

 A degree in a scientific or closely related field.

Qualified Teacher Status.

Broad alignment with the values of the David Ross Education Trust and Lodge Park Academy.

An open, honest and humble attitude towards work.

A desire to improve.

A deep respect for the school’s community and its values.

Salary & Benefits

M1-UPS3  £25,714-£41,604 FTE per annum  + TLR 2.2 £4,363

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

About the David Ross Education Trust

Giving our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential.  The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To complete our application form please click on 'apply here' 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.