Teacher of Psychology
Thornton College
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 10 January 2017
Job overview
Thornton College is a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4 – 18 with a co-educational nursery attached for children aged 2 ½ - 4 years. The school has grown significantly over the past decade and there have been some exciting new developments including a new Prep School building, a performing arts suite and an award winning science teaching block. A new Sixth Form opened this September. Due to further expansion of student numbers throughout the school, and the popularity of the subject, we would like to appoint an additional teacher of psychology from september 2017.
The successful candidate will be a well-qualified graduate, passionate about the teaching of Psychology and ready to participate fully in the life of the school. This is a full time position if the candidate is able to offer an additional subject, ideally Geography or Sociology, although other subjects will be considered. A part-time post will be available if candidates are solely able to teach Psychology. S/he will be expected to teach throughout the school, including A level. Applications from NQTs would be welcome.
If you enjoy teaching, are able to enthuse students and are committed to enabling them to achieve high standards, then we look forward to hearing from you. Newly Qualified Teachers will work on a reduced timetable and will be supported through a mentoring programme. Opportunities to meet with colleagues in other schools will be arranged.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Interview date: Friday 20th January 2017
For further details about the post, please email Mrs Jo Storey, Head of Thornton College jstorey@thorntoncollege.com
Thornton College, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Miton Keynes, MK17 0HJ. Tel. 01280 812610 www.thorntoncollege.com
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced DBS check.
About Thornton College
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls. It is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offers a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
There are approximately 400 children in our school from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. Over 70 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boarding option (when beds are available).
The School is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued and all are equally important. Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.
There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school’s academic standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a brand new Sixth Form department in September 2016.
Our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and the successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
The School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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