Teacher of Psychology

Full time, non-residential, permanent position for September 2023 (part time applicants will be considered)

The Headmaster invites applications for the post of teacher of Psychology.  A dynamic and experienced teacher is sought to join the highly popular Social Sciences Department, taking the lead in teaching of Psychology from Year Nine upwards and including GCSE, A’ Level and Level 3 BTEC Applied Psychology.  

For relevant candidates, there may be opportunity to apply for additional responsibility positions.

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Ofsted Outstanding 2023

 Our School vision is: 

To lead in transforming the futures of intelligent children who experience Specific Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorder and associated conditions, by empowering them.

About the department:

The Social Sciences Department is based in the centre of the campus, teaching pupils from Year Nine upwards and delivering GCSE Psychology and Sociology, A’ Level Psychology and Sociology and Level 3 BTEC in Applied Psychology. The department comprises two permanent teachers and supports the School’s pupils to achieve success at GCSE, A’ Level and Level 3 BTEC, in spite of their neuro-diverse learning profiles. 

Class sizes are small (up to fifteen) and there is ample opportunity for pupils and teachers to get involved in the School’s extensive extra-curricular programme. The highly creative and enthusiastic teaching team is keen to support the children in accessing the curriculum and encourages the pupils to recognise their academic and extra-curricular potential. A key element of the School, evident through all departments, is the offer of a strong pastoral provision, recognising that our pupils may perceive their previous educational experience as a failure, necessitating the development of their trust in the School, teachers and themselves. 

About this post:

In response to the exciting career progression of one of our established teachers, we are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology. This post would suit a graduate seeking to obtain Qualified Teacher Status, an Early Career Teacher (ECT), or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate should be an adaptable and self-reflective professional who is capable of working collaboratively within a supportive team. The post-holder must be able to demonstrate initiative and resilience and be adaptable. Above all, the successful candidate will be passionate about the study of Psychology and able to communicate that passion to their pupils.

In addition to the commitments of the teaching timetable, the post-holder will be a form-tutor within a year-group team, supported and led by a Head of Year. They will also be expected to lead an extra-curricular, after-School activity on one afternoon a week from 4.30pm until 5.30pm during term-time. The post-holder will participate in the supervision-duty programme, responsible within a team of staff allocated to duties at lunch and break-times, and other times as is necessary. The writing of reports and completion of other documentation, and attendance at parent consultation evenings is required.

A comprehensive induction programme is offered, and ongoing professional development is supported through INSET days and training opportunities, in which all in the teaching staff are expected to pursue their professional development and practice, supported by excellent internal and external opportunities.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to perform such other duties as may be, from time to time, deemed necessary by the Headmaster. This is a non-residential post. 

Training:

Teachers with a genuine wish to develop their skills in making learning opportunities successful for neuro-diverse learners thrive at More House School.

The School provides staff with extensive, specialist training in developing practice effective in supporting intelligent pupils with literacy and developmental language weaknesses, and associated special educational needs, to succeed and to transform their futures. 

Within their first year, new members of the staff are supported through a programme of weekly induction-training sessions, delivered on Monday afternoons from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. 

During this first year, staff new to the School also complete the School’s fully-funded and nationally-accredited Level 3 Award ‘Effective SEND Support’; a twelve-week, tutored and supported study course with opportunities for further progression. 

This training complements the School-wide, continuous programme of INSET training and preparation days and other ongoing training and development opportunities. The School is strongly committed to supporting teachers’ career development.

More House School offers an Initial Teacher Training (QTS) package to appropriate employees. Where applicable, such an employee would receive close mentoring and support during their first year in the School; after the first year of employment the School will fund, and support the unqualified teacher to complete their PGCE with accredited Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with Buckingham University, allowing them to progress to the Early Career Framework (previously Newly Qualified Teacher) programme within the School afterwards.

Relationships:

• The post-holder is responsible to the Headmaster in all matters, is supported by and reports to the Head of Department in respect of academic matters, and the Head of Year in respect of pastoral matters.
• The position includes the normal duties of form-tutor.
• The successful applicant must also interact effectively on a professional level with colleagues, and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with all. 
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Full job information and Person Specification can be found in the job description.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.