Teacher of Psychology (part time)

Teacher of Psychology

September 2020 

(Option of permanent role or maternity cover)

Part time 0.6 - 0.7 

Psychology is a tremendously popular subject in the sixth form and a record number of students enrolled for September 2020. The department is dynamic and innovative and is progressing rapidly, making it a hugely exciting time to join this ambitious Faculty.

Our vision for Psychology is highly aspirational.  In conjunction with enabling our girls to achieve their personal bests, we are looking for a teacher who can expand our horizons further as our girls flourish.

We would welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

What Challoner’s High PE and Psychology Faculty can offer you:

• Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results, love their subject and make teaching an absolute pleasure

• A supportive and highly capable and committed teaching team

• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a highly regarded CPD programme

• London Fringe allowance

• Two week October half term; refer a friend incentive; staff recognition scheme; long service awards

• NQTs considered; NQTs can be paid from 1st July on UQ3 (currently £22,955) until the 1st September when, upon successful completion and acquisition of QTS, will move straight onto point two on the Main Pay Scale (point 3 with significant transferable experience)

• Subsidised gym membership; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont

• The best advert however for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future.  The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface.  Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas.  The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted and has also gained the Exceptional Schools Award.

Responsible to Head of Department

Salary / Allowances applicable Main Pay Scale.  Option of maternity cover post or permanent role (see job description for details)

Start Date September 2020

Application Deadline

Interview Date TBC

An information pack is available from the Vacancies section of the school website or from adele.cook@challonershigh.com

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing.

Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities 

Policies; all of our polices are available at www.challonershigh.com. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.