Head of Psychology
Newlands Girls' School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 5JB16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible.
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 11am
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers' Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale + Outer London Fringe and TLR 2A
Additional allowances
Teachers' Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale + Outer London Fringe and TLR 2A
Head of Psychology job summary
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to lead the Psychology Department in our outstanding (OFSTED May 2024) 11-18 girls’ school which has an excellent academic and pastoral reputation.
The successful candidate will take on the leadership of the most popular A-level subject in our school, with five classes currently in the Sixth Form. With our team of Psychology Teachers, you will teach A-level Psychology to students of all abilities at Key Stage 5, many of whom go on to read Psychology or related areas of study at university. Outside the classroom, students actively pursue leadership opportunities by becoming Psychology Prefects, engaging in enrichment clubs and societies and working with students across the school.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in teaching A-Level Psychology.
- An effective leader with great inter-personal skills.
- A team player who will bring fresh ideas and help drive the school forwards.
- A practitioner committed to high achievement for all students.
About us
Newlands Girls’ School is a truly wonderful place to work. Our school culture and the relationships between staff and students make us very special. From phenomenal academic results to sporting triumphs and inspirational student leadership, our school community thrives. In May 2024, Ofsted reaffirmed what we already know — that Newlands remains outstanding in every sense. In fact, our latest Inspection Report opens by describing us as ‘exceptional’ - perfectly capturing the spirit and standards of our school.
Where we are going
As a school, we are constantly striving to be better and are currently implementing Tom Sherrington's Walkthrus as well as using research from Steplab, Peps Mcrae and evidence from some of the highest performing schools in the country. We believe in a consistent approach to teaching and learning but also departmental autonomy and put evidence-based approaches at the centre of our practise.
We have a Senior Leadership Team who positively embrace new ideas. If you are passionate about educational innovation and excited by the prospect of making a lasting impact in a school that values forward-thinking leadership, we would love to hear from you!
Join us in shaping exceptional futures for our students.
Benefits we offer
- A warm, supportive and inclusive school culture
- Exceptional behaviour, attitude and attendance from eager and hard working students
- Excellent induction and CPD, bespoke and focused on your career development from day one
- Flexibility of training time allowing teachers an earlier finish in the summer
- Commitment to flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the DfE Wellbeing Charter and two additional Wellbeing Days for staff
- Time off allowing staff to attend important personal occasions
- Children of staff have priority admission to our school
- Free access to our employee assist programme offering confidential personal and professional advice and guidance
- Collaborative planning and shared resources
- A wonderful extra-curricular programme, including many trips and enrichment activities
- Free onsite parking
- Indoor heated school swimming pool
- Discounted corporate gym membership
How to Apply
- Register or log in to MyNewTerm
- Complete the application form
- Include a personal statement tailored to the role
- Submit your application before the deadline
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Reference and identity verification
- Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We reserve the right to close the application early should we receive an overwhelming response and offer feedback to both successful and unsuccessful shortlisted applicants on request.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Newlands Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1242 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newlands Girls' School website
11-18 Comprehensive School - all girls school
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