Head of Psychology
Joseph Rowntree School, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BZ10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.8FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2a (£3,527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, talented and enthusiastic Head of Psychology, needed to cover a maternity leave within the department. You will combine excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and students in order to lead the development and delivery of the Psychology curriculum, covering Key Stages 4 and 5.
The successful applicant must:
- be passionate and committed to improving teaching and learning.
- have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and the wider community.
- be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure.
- be flexible, collaborative and resilient.
- maximise the potential of students of all abilities.
- have a passion for Psychology and the ability to share this with young people.
- be able to teach to A level and all abilities.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Full access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
- Training and development opportunities (CPD)
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice
You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.
Further information about the job
Please note - This post is being advertised alongside a fixed term Teacher of Psychology advert. There is only one vacancy available but we welcome applications for either position.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Joseph Rowntree School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1270 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Joseph Rowntree School website
- Email address
- recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01904 552100
Welcome to our website and thank you for your interest in The Joseph Rowntree School. We are a successful 11-18 comprehensive school of over 1300 students, with over 200 students in the sixth form. Our modern buildings and state of the art facilities provide an excellent learning environment and our talented and dedicated team of staff are wholly committed to the school and its students. We offer a broad curriculum which enables students to develop knowledge and skills that lead to important qualifications and the nurturing of talents.
Arranging a visit to Joseph Rowntree School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk.
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