Head of/or Teacher of Psychology

Job role

• Teacher
• Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 5

Subject

Psychology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M 1- UPS £32,916 (M1) - £47,472 (UPS1)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring teacher of psychology to work in our new and growing 6th Form department from April or September 2026. This is a unique opportunity to set up and consolidate the A level curriculum and join a high quality team as our sixth form moves towards its third year and our students sit A level exams for the first time. We are looking for candidates who relish the challenge and opportunities of establishing a relatively new A level provision. We will appoint a Head of Psychology for a sufficiently experienced teacher.

If you join us, you will benefit from:

• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)

• “This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.

• “The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”

• “Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”

• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)

• We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage

• We develop our people

• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching

• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning

• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team

• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

About You

You are likely to have gained exceptional teaching skills through your career or personal experience. You will be able to bring to us a passion for pedagogy and care deeply for young people. You will have QTS.

To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.

What the school offers its staff

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development

• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas

• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers

• Onsite parking or easy access via public transport or onsite parking.

• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies

• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Upload additional documents

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Copy of CST Recruitment information pack - July 2024 (lowres).pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)Head of _ Teacher of Psychology Job Description and Person Specification Jan 26.docx.pdf - 246 KB (opens in new tab)