Psychology Teacher

Psychology Teacher? We Need You! 

We are looking to recruit an inspiring full time teacher who can offer Psychology to A Level to start in September 2017.  Psychology is a very popular subject at Shirley High School and the department is well resourced and supportively led. You will need to bring to the role the ability to teach proactive and focused lessons to our students, ensuring that lesson plans and schemes of work are on target and in line with curriculum guidelines. Our salary package will recognise your experience, qualifications and commitment. 

At Shirley High School, we offer students a pathway from Year 7 to Year 13 through KS3 curriculum, GCSEs and A’ Levels and a growing Sixth Form performing in the top 14% for A level Progress on the DfE performance tables with 86% of all A level grades A*-C.

You will hold a Psychology or relevant degree and ideally be a qualified teacher, along with the desire and dedication to ensure high standards of student progression and attainment. We welcome applicants from both the independent and maintained sectors. 

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

· A great work / life balance

· Childcare Voucher Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme

· Free tea and coffee 

· Staff Mentoring

· Staff car park on site

· A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school

· NQT’s receive a one-off payment of £600 for an induction two week period

Shirley High School is a highly successful, mixed 11 – 18 secondary school with approximately 1000 students on roll located on a fabulous ‘leafy’ site on the outskirts of Croydon with excellent transport links. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk 

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