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Head of Psychology

Head of Psychology

St Edward's School

Oxfordshire

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive salary based on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
19 February 2023

Job overview

St Edward's Oxford seeks an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to lead our thriving Psychology Department.

As Head of Psychology, you will form an important part of the school’s management structure, where you'll play an integral role in implementing the school's academic vision. You'll provide academic leadership within the department, overseeing the successful implementation and development of our burgeoning A Level Psychology provision. This is an exciting opportunity to continue to forge the identity of the department, building upon the achievements of a team that has already sparked such a deepened interest in the subject.  

An enthusiastic, organised and flexible individual, you will possess a demonstrable passion for Psychology. You will provide an array of teaching experience across all ages and abilities, up to and including sixth form, with a proven ability to innovate and adapt in the classroom. Extensive knowledge and understanding of trends and developments in the education sector is essential, along with a perception of a broad and stimulating academic curriculum.

In return, St. Edward’s can offer a variety of benefits including:

  • A friendly and inclusive working environment
  • Free meals
  • Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
  • Free car parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th February 2023.

Interviews will take place on Monday 27th February 2023.

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About St Edward's School

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+44 1865 319 204

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About St Edward’s

Affectionately known as Teddies, St Edward's School is a co-educational, independent, day and boarding school in Oxford. We have over 800 pupils, almost half of whom are girls, most are boarders (86%), around 20% are London based and 16% fly in from abroad. We have a strong emphasis on academic rigour and also offer an extensive range of sports, arts, clubs and activities.

Renowned for its friendliness, Teddies is an exhilarating community to be part of where we see excellence in academic results and extracurricular achievements and where we work hard to promote staff wellbeing. Staff at St Edward’s also benefit from our rich cultural programme, free gym membership, many invitations to social events, the extensive 100 acres of tranquil grounds, professional arts facilities and the advantage of being only 10 minutes by bus or bicycle to Oxford city centre.

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Values and vision

St Edward’s aims to lead the sector in co-educational boarding, in educational innovation, in breadth of opportunity and in the wellbeing of pupils and staff. Our community values are integrity, courage and kindness.

ISI report

"The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent, reflecting the school’s highly effective emphasis on the welfare and well-being of each individual pupil. The excellent standard of pastoral care is a strength of the school, and the sympathetic and supportive example set by the staff is mirrored in the way pupils behave towards one another."

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