Head of Department - Psychology
The Tiffin Girls' School, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time, Monday to Friday. Contact time (08.30 - 15.15)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPR3
Additional allowances
TLR 2c currently £5,871 per annum for Head of Department.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Head of Psychology who possesses the deep subject knowledge and leadership potential to inspire our curious, diverse and highly motivated students.
Psychology is a very popular choice at A Level with many students pursuing it to degree level at leading universities. We teach a Psychology curriculum that bridges the gap between arts and sciences through its study of human behaviour and mental processes.
Whilst you must be confident in teaching Psychology A-Level, previous management experience is not essential. We are committed to nurturing talent and will provide support to help you develop the leadership skills required to head a department.
Candidates suitable for the role will:
- have strong subject knowledge and be confident in teaching A level Psychology to high achieving students
- be willing to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range
- be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
- help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
- have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- the opportunity to join a highly successful and collaborative Maths department with a range of expertise
- a well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages
- a wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning
- a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish
- a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on developing our whole school digital strategy
- a two-week October half term
- a caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team.
- Teacher pension scheme
- numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Tiffin Girls' School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Tiffin Girls' School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tiffingirls.org
- Phone number
- 02085460773
The Tiffin Girls’ School, a selective state school and stand-alone Academy, is a vibrant and happy community where the students take centre stage. The school is currently home to 1,235 students, aged between 11 and 18, and is now into its 143rd year. The school is a six form entry selective school, with 180 students in each year group and over 340 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on encouraging students to aspire to do the best in everything they do, whether that be: academic excellence, a passion and enthusiasm for the creative and performing arts, sporting prowess, or student leadership. A broad and challenging curriculum sits alongside a stimulating and rewarding range of extracurricular activities, many of which are student-led, and these elements of school life combine to develop inquisitive, confident, dynamic and successful young people ready for their future lives as global citizens.
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