Head of Psychology
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Southwark
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Inner London) + TLR2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2021
Job overview
Sacred Heart Catholic School has an established and successful Sixth Form which secures places for students at Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities. Psychology is one of the most popular subjects in the Sixth Form and we are seeking to appoint a Head of Psychology ‘A’ Level teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop an already successful department.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a very successful and oversubscribed 11-19 school in Southwark, London. We are a Catholic school with very strong moral values and a traditional approach to behaviour and discipline; we believe in honesty and trust. Sacred Heart consistently achieves outstanding academic results far above local and national averages in every subject area. We also have an exceptional record of helping our pupils to achieve more than they think is possible: we are regularly in the top 5% of all secondary schools in the UK on Academic Value Added tables. Our excellent record of achievement is a testament to the strength, determination and sheer hard work of this community and this has been reflected in our most recent OFSTED inspection in which we achieved “outstanding” in all categories.
Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Friday, 12th March 2021.
For information about the school, please go to www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk
Visits to the school before application submission are welcomed.
Please contact Mr G Vincent on 0207 274 6844 or email g.vincent@sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk to arrange this.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted and the School reserves the right to interview suitable applicants before the deadline.
Sacred Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and aspects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Sacred Heart Catholic School
An Outstanding School
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a high performing, heavily oversubscribed 11-18 school. The school is consistently in the top 10% of the country’s schools based on Value Added and has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted both in 2007 and December 2012.
Our school strives to be a Catholic community in which the Christian principles of care and respect are valued, with an emphasis on the development of the individual through academic achievement and personal development.
The successful applicant will:
- Work in a supportive, positive and dynamic environment which is committed to developing each child’s full potential
- Be supported in their career development through a personalised induction programme.
- Be supported at a departmental and Senior Management level in ensuring a successful experience in the classroom.
- Be encouraged to contribute in extracurricular activities, to take on an active role as a form tutor or within a pastoral team and be an active participant in staff activities within a collegial school environment which prides itself on its cohesive, hardworking ethos.
Sacred Heart School consistently tops the GCSE exam league table in Southwark which places us as one of the best performing non-selective schools in the country. Our results have ranked us as second in the country out of nearly 3,000 schools by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
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