Head of Psychology - Maternity cover for 1 full year - 01/09/25 to 1/08/26
St Michael's Catholic College, London, SE16 4UN23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - 01/09/25 to 31/08/26 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS if applicable
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
You are required to carry out the duties of a college teacher, as set out in the current College teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and additionally those set out in the St Michael’s job description for a college teacher.
In addition, you are required to undertake the following responsibilities for which you are paid 2B on the TLR scale (in addition to MPS/UPS as appropriate), having regard to the overall aims and general ethos of the college as outlined in the Mission Statement and Curriculum Policy. TLR subject leaders support, develop and ensure high standards of teaching and learning and the wellbeing of staff and students. They should provide regular feedback to their line manager to demonstrate evidence of good practice and progress against department priorities resulting in a tangible impact in student learning across the department. TLR teachers have a particular responsibility for monitoring in their area and regularly collecting and collating evidence which will inform departmental and 6th form self-evaluation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the Head of the Psychology Department.
LEADERSHIP
- To lead the Psychology department as a rigorous highly academic subject.
- To lead and manage curriculum development in order to sustain and improve the quality of student learning.
- To ensure high standards of student attainment and progress within the whole curriculum area and to be accountable for student progress and attainment in Psychology
- To work across 6th form departments to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others, acting as a model of reflective practice, sharing and being open to best practice within and outside the department
- To lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking and feedback policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.
- To promote the work of the Psychology department across the college.
- To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
- To undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with this senior position, as directed by the Principal.
- Please see the attached J/D for further details.
What the school offers its staff
- A calm, supportive and well organised school environment where you can enjoy teaching and work in an inclusive Catholic ethos that respects and welcomes all.
- Excellent student engagement and behaviour, with consistent centralised behaviour management systems which support staff.
- Commitment to professional development and performance management that is focused on individual needs with bespoke professional development e.g., NPQs, exam board training, in school and cross Trust opportunities to develop teaching and leadership including carrying out research.
- A commitment to the continuous review and reduction of staff workload e.g., feedback lessons instead of marking classwork, time provided for moderation of assessments, planning time built into inset days and a generous teaching allocation.
- Leaders and Governors and Trust Directors who are committed to staff wellbeing and ensure staff are supported through everyday policies and practices as well as by offering support with health e.g., free flu vaccinations, subsidised healthcare through Benenden, access to the school nurse and school counsellor, staff retreats.
- Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee at breaktime and microwaves and fridges in the staff café areas as well as a wide range of social activities.
- A central location in the heart of London close to Bermondsey tube, Canada Water overground and London Bridge train station.
Flexible working opportunities
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.
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About St Michael's Catholic College
- School type
- Academy, Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 927 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Michael's Catholic College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- v.ferguson@stmichaelscollege.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 237 6432
St Michael’s is an outward looking school with an excellent reputation in the local area. As well as being a strategic partner in the Catholic Schools’ Partnership and Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, St Michael’s is a founding school in the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust which opened on 1st April 2024. Founding school Headteachers and Governors have worked with Trustees and the Diocese to establish a Trust with a vision and mission to be a beacon of Catholic education, where schools retain their unique identity whilst also being part of a wider community and support network. Alongside these opportunities to work with professionals from a range of other establishments, the college was awarded transforming status by SSAT reflecting the outstanding professional development and wellbeing support we offer to staff. The college’s excellent location by Tower Bridge facilitates a large number of business partnerships and enrichment opportunities.
Arranging a visit to St Michael's Catholic College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.ferguson@stmichaelscollege.org.uk.
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