Dynamic Psychology Teacher
The Downs School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2025
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 December 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time (0.6 FTE)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main / Upper Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Downs School is looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational, and dedicated Teacher of Psychology to join our outstanding Psychology team. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to students’ learning experiences and share in our vision of ‘educating today’s students for the world of tomorrow.’ Applications from ECTs will be welcomed as well as those from more experienced teachers.
Our thriving Science and Psychology Department is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and inspiring teaching. Psychology is one of the most popular subjects at both GCSE and A-Level, with a strong record of academic success and a team passionate about ensuring all students reach their potential.
As a Teacher of Psychology, you will:
- Inspire and Challenge: Share your love for psychology, creating a dynamic and engaging classroom environment.
- Collaborate: Work closely with a supportive and forward-thinking department, contributing to its ongoing success.
- Engage and Support: Build strong, positive relationships with students to foster confidence and curiosity in learning.
- Innovate: Embrace creative teaching methods and evidence-based strategies to enhance student outcomes.
- Develop Excellence: Use your expertise to ensure students excel in their academic progress and develop a lifelong passion for psychology.
About Us
The Downs School and Sixth Form is a high-achieving, oversubscribed school situated in the stunning Downs area of West Berkshire. Our Science Faculty consistently delivers exceptional results, with Psychology being a flagship subject. Students thrive in our positive and ambitious learning environment, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators.
Application Details
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. To apply, please apply via TES. For more information, visit thedownsschool.org or contact Sarah Townsend, HR Manager or recruitment@thedownsschool.org. We welcome pre-arranged visits to the school.
Closing date: Monday 20th January 2025
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants
will be subject to social media checks, an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS and provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.
What the school offers its staff
At The Downs School, we value and support our staff through:
- Professional Growth: Access to outstanding CPD and opportunities to develop your practice further.
- Supportive Culture: Join a team dedicated to well-being and professional excellence.
- Exceptional Students: Teach students who are eager to learn, well-behaved, and highly motivated.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working options, ‘Time for You Tuesdays,’ commuted INSET days, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Outstanding Environment: Be part of an Outstanding school, labelled ‘exceptional’ by Ofsted, with a reputation for high achievement and innovation in education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About The Downs School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Downs School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thedownsschool.org
The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful, oversubscribed and popular school serving the Downs area of West Berkshire. The roll is nearly 1300 with a well-established sixth form. Results at all levels are consistently above national averages and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically’.
Arranging a visit to The Downs School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thedownsschool.org.
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