TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY

TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY
MPS + Federation Benefits.
To Start September 2024.
Full time or Part time considered.

Applications from NQTs welcomed or returners to the profession welcomed.

Harington School is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher of Psychology who has a love for their subject. Psychology has consistently been one of the highest performing subjects at the School and last year over 90% achieved grades A*-C and and over 30% achieved A*/A. Our teachers are passionate about the subject and a number of students opt to pursue psychology related courses at university.

Applications are welcome from ECTs, who will be well supported by experienced mentors, or from more experienced candidates where there are exceptional opportunities for further professional development and promotion. The successful candidate will be joining a strong and supportive team of specialist teachers who take pride in achieving the best outcomes for all students. In addition, we offer candidates the opportunity to teach younger students at Catmose College and also contribute to our amazing trips and visits, Academic Enrichment and wellbeing programmes.

Harington School is an Outstanding (Ofsted, January 2017) provider of post-16 education where students enjoy an academic curriculum housed within purpose-built accommodation. Class sizes are modest and the attitude of learners is first class. The majority of students aspire to follow a university route, with many applying to Russell Group universities. The School has a commitment to enrichment outside of the curriculum and there is a healthy sporting, musical and leadership programme.

Teachers are able to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:

Relocation support for hard-to-recruit subjects.
Vast range of staff training including a funded Master’s scheme.
Primary, secondary and sixth-form teaching opportunities.
All staff are issued their own laptop.
Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.
Flexible working; part-time and a job share are supported.
A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.
A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
Free parking.
Holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
Tax savings – salary sacrifice scheme for electric or hybrid vehicles.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements including, but not limited to; part time working and a job share.

JOB PURPOSE

The Teacher’s role is to provide leadership in the classroom, delivering good and outstanding lessons to ensure students make outstanding progress.

DUTIES

The role may be modified by the Executive Principal, in consultation with the Teacher, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Consistently deliver good and outstanding lessons in order that all students in their care make outstanding progress.
Contribute to the development of schemes of work.
Continue to develop own practice through training and collaboration, using new technologies when appropriate to improve learning.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Have excellent subject knowledge.
Inspire and enthuse students to become independent learners who are able to access a range of learning techniques.
Identify and support individual students with additional needs, the most able and those who are financially disadvantaged.
Identify and implement appropriate strategies for students to achieve success and realise their full potential.

FEDERATION

Support the vision and ethos of the Federation.
Set a good example in terms of smart business dress, punctuality and attendance.
Implement and uphold Federation policies.
Uphold routines for learning and uniform.
Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the success of the Federation.
To proactively respond to issues identified in the Transformation Plan to bring about sustained improvement.
Contribute to the range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer to students.

SAFEGUARDING, HEALTH AND SAFETY

All staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies and procedures are enforced in line with Federation policy and current legislation.

OTHER DUTIES

Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Principal.

This job description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar nature undertaken within the role are not excluded because they are not itemised.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

	Required	Desirable	Evidence
Teaching and Learning	Has a consistent record of delivering lessons at good and outstanding. Has evidence of good outcomes for own teaching groups.		Lesson observations, examination outcomes as evidenced in letter of application.
Leadership and Management	Has evidence of enriching the student experience through provision of extra-curricular activities.	Has had additional responsibilities within their subject area.	Letter of application and interview including evidence of examination results for a team of teachers. Interview.
Federation Review	Has evidence of using data to inform lesson planning. Has evidence of monitoring and intervening with students to improve their performance.		Letter of application and interview. Letter of application and interview.
Liaison		Has established excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders including teachers, students and parents.	Interview.
Staff Development	Has evidence of continued professional development relevant to their subject area.		CV or application form.

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.

This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Oliver Teasel, Head of Harington School, oteasel@haringtonschool.com

HOW TO APPLY

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE

Application forms and information are available online at www.rutlandfederation.com or by emailing office@rutlandfederation.com

You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
You should complete all sections of the application form.
On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
It is a condition of employment that you can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information is within our Staff Recruitment Policy which can be found online at rutlandfederation.com/policies

Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements. CVs are not accepted. The closing date is 8am on Monday 10 June 2024. You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP. Applications can also be emailed to office@rutlandfederation.com