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Teacher - Psychology

Teacher - Psychology

Exeter College

Devon

Salary:
£22,034 - £35,456 per annum plus excellent benefits (with the potential for a retention payment and/or support towards relocation costs for an outstanding candidate)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 November 2019

Job overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join Exeter College to teach A Level Psychology.  Exeter College is an Ofsted outstanding college and consistently rated in the top 10 FE Colleges in the UK by NICDEX. Taught within the successful Faculty of Humanities, Psychology currently has a very large cohort of around 500 learners, the vast majority of which are A level students. The subject is also delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate, the BTec Applied Psychology and is an optional subject on our Access to HE course. 

Exeter College is seeking to recruit an exceptional teacher who will who will support the Humanities faculty in their aspiration to deliver inspirational teaching and putting the learners at the centre of all that they do to enable them to make outstanding progress and achieve their aspirational goals. The successful candidate will join a large team of subject specialists providing the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share best practice. For the right candidate, there would be an opportunity to take on the role of Head of Psychology as part of the Faculty Management Group.  

This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated psychology specialist to bring their own ideas and strengths to the delivery of this subject at Level 3. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to offer pastoral support as a tutor. 

Exeter College can offer you:

• The opportunity to teach your subject specialism at Level 3 (only) to our fantastic learners who are; bright, curious, motivated and engaging young people;

• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development;

• A supportive and inclusive learning environment in the heart of the thriving Exeter city centre just minutes from Exeter St David’s Train Station.

• To work for one of The Sunday Times top 60 Best Not-For-Profit organisations that is thriving and continuing to grow year on year.

Applications are invited from NQTs and will be considered.

If you have the drive and passion and are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning and are interested in this role, please contact the Head of Humanities to discuss the role further.  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 20th November 2019

Interviews will be held in Exeter on Thursday 28th November 2019

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. 

We do not accept CVs, no agencies please. 

Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

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About Exeter College

Why Work For Us?

Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.

Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.

Our Benefits

We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:

🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff

🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown

🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff 

🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below 

🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year 

🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount 

🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College 

🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card 

🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test 

🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates

Principal

John Laramy

Values and vision

Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.

Ofsted report

“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”

View Exeter College’s latest Ofsted report

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