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Teacher of Psychology & Sociology (MPS/UPS)

Teacher of Psychology & Sociology (MPS/UPS)

Chestnut Grove Academy

Wandsworth

Salary:
MPS/UPS (possible TLR)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
13 March 2020

Job overview

(Possible TLR available for an experienced candidate)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher to teach and develop Sociology and Psychology within our Humanities Faculty. Psychology is a popular subject at A Level and we are planning on re-introducing Sociology due to popular demand. Students will complete the two year linear course, taking exams at the end of A2.

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London. We have recently completed a multi-million pound building programme, which has provided staff and students with a modern building and there are also plans to expand the school further, by 2021. Our motto is a ‘Creative Learning Community’, demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum. 

The Chestnut Grove curriculum provides a rigorous, knowledge-rich, transformational education, encapsulated through our PROUD values, which prepares our students to succeed at university and lead fulfilling lives. It is the embodiment of our ethos of a creative learning community, which marries traditional values with dynamic approaches to teaching and learning. 

This post is suitable for an experienced  candidate or an NQT, for whom excellent support would be available.  As the lead partner in the Wandle Teaching School Alliance we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development.

Further information and an application pack is available from the school’s website: www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk, or by contacting Ms Payen on 0208 673 8737

CLOSING DATE: Friday 13th March, 2020 at midday

ALL POSTS SUBJECT TO DBS CHECK

Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

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About Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London, with a number of awards for its inclusive approach including UNICEF Gold Status (2022). 

Creativity underpins the vision and ethos of Chestnut Grove Academy and it is enshrined in our motto ‘A Creative Learning Community’. Underpinning our motto is our mantra ‘PROUD’ which reflects our values of Positive, Resilience, Open-minded, Unified and Determined.

Academic excellence is the foundation of a Chestnut Grove education. We achieve some outstanding examination results, with students making excellent progress at both GCSE and A Level. This has enabled a record number of our students to gain entry into the University of their choice, with many heading off to Russell Group universities including Oxbridge.

When students join Chestnut Grove they become part of a vibrant and cohesive community where the child’s social development is valued just as much as his or her academic development.

Chestnut Grove has  undergone a multi-million pound building programme which has provided staff and students with a modern buildings and facilities. Chestnut Grove is also proud to be part of the Wandle Learning Trust.

Christian Kingsley

Co-CEO

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Applications closed