Teacher of Psychology

An inspiring, well-qualified and enthusiastic part-time Teacher of Psychology is sought to build on our existing success and record of achievement at A Level and Oxbridge.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

An inspirational and encouraging teacher, you will have a good Degree in Psychology or a related area, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching. You should also be keen to play an inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school. A team player with good communication skills, you will have an enthusiastic approach in all of your dealings with pupils, colleagues and parents.

Timetable

You will be timetabled to teach 16 lessons a week. The full teaching commitment is 32 lessons per week.

Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses support and extension sessions as well as subject lessons. Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 09:20 hrs to 17:30 hrs on Monday to Friday, and until 13:20 hrs on Saturday. Students also have access to optional activities before and after the main school day. Typically, students do not have core curriculum lessons scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. Bedales is a busy boarding school so work during the evenings, weekends and holidays may be required depending on the nature of the post.

For part-time teachers lessons may not take place on the same day and may be spread across the week.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Benefits

• Choice of Teachers Pension Scheme or personal APTIS pension with additional remuneration benefits
• Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Salary Extras Benefits Platform
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals provided during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Fee Remission for eligible staff
• Accommodation (subject to availability)
• On-site nursery (subject to availability)
• Gymnasium & swimming pool

How to Apply

For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales School website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 20 February 2023

Application Screening: 20 February 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 28 February 2023

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, and Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to
• Playing a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.