Head of Psychology
King's College
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2020
Job overview
King's College, Taunton (A Woodard School)
HMC Co-educational; boarding and day 13-18; 450 pupils; sixth form of 190
Head of Psychology (part/full-time)
The school is looking to appoint, from September 2020, a talented and enthusiastic psychology specialist to establish and lead this exciting subject as a new A level at King’s.
The successful candidate will be given the resources and support to ensure that the current demand for psychology is matched by an exciting, innovative course. He or she will also be expected to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of this busy boarding and day school.
The ability to teach a second subject would be a benefit for full-time candidates. Applications from candidates looking for part-time work will also be welcomed. Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate.
For further details and an application form, contact the HR department on 01823 328105, visit the vacancies page on our website (www.kings-taunton.co.uk) or email SLBaverstock @kings-taunton.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Monday 27 January
Interviews will be held later that week or in the week beginning 3 February
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About King's College
King’s College is a thriving boarding and day school of approximately 450 pupils. It combines strong academic achievement, traditional values and excellent pastoral care with a progressive, modern outlook, providing girls and boys aged 13–18 with the opportunities, confidence and ability to reach their full potential within a happy and caring environment.
King’s College Prep l (located some three miles away) combines with King’s College to provide a continuous education from 2-18. The two schools are run by one governing body, with many functions (marketing, strategy and finance for example) undertaken jointly.
King’s College has a rich and welcoming family and community ethos. Just over 60% of the pupils board. For a relatively small school, it has an enviable record of success in all areas.
The school has regularly topped GCSE and A level league tables for Somerset. A broad range of co-curricular activities is offered, and the school is renowned for its success in sport, music, performing arts, fine art, design technology and outdoor pursuits. In many of these activities our pupils have achieved success at national and even international levels.
Good discipline is encouraged in a firm and positive way within a supportive pastoral framework. King’s College is strong on manners and social skills. Pupils go on to thrive at good universities and in their professional careers.
In short, King’s is a purposeful, outward-looking, down-to-earth, highly successful school.
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