Head of Psychology
Nower Hill High School, Pinner, HA5 5RPThis job expired on 23 February 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
23 February 2024 at 9am
Date listed
9 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- (Outer London pay scale + TLR2b of £5,360)
Additional allowances
TLR2b of £5,360
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Is a suitable person to be responsible for children and young people
- Qualified Teacher with DfE number or evidence of successful completion of current course
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to teaching Psychology in a co-educational, multi-cultural comprehensive school
- Knowledge and understanding of the Psychology curriculum
- Ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning in Psychology at KS5
- A track record of success as a Psychology teacher
- Good leadership skills
- Good management skills
- Recent relevant professional development
- Willingness to develop own expertise
- Commitment to develop the ethos of the school in general and to promote student standards and progress in particular
- Commitment to promote A Level Psychology and to ensure rich provision of extracurricular and super curricular opportunities
- Commitment to Nower Hill’s Equal Opportunities Policy and practice
- Clear verbal communication
- Able to communicate clearly in writing
- Able to work well as part of a team
- An understanding of the use of ICT in Psychology and a willingness to develop its use
Excellent attendance and punctuality
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A talented Social and Economic Studies Faculty of 11 specialist teachers
- Students who are a pleasure to teach
- A strong culture of professional development
- Supportive leadership team
- Excellent facilities
- A heavily oversubscribed school with high standards and high expectations.
- A dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for staff wellbeing.
- Close proximity to North Harrow London Underground station.
Further details about the role
Nower Hill High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher and leader. At our recent Ofsted inspection, the school maintained its rating of 'Outstanding' in every category. We’d love you to come and join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for a high calibre middle leader to lead our strong and successful Psychology department. We are looking for a colleague who has the vision, personality, knowledge and skills to lead an excellent department to even greater success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.
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About Nower Hill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2024 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Nower Hill High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk
About Nower Hill High School
Nower Hill High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. We’d love you to come and join us!
We offer:
A dynamic place to work
Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities
Staff well-being service ( ESP’s Employee Assistance Programme )
A comfortable and well-resourced working environment
A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body
An aspirational community of local families
Excellent facilities
Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities
Free fitness suite membership
On site qualified nurse and counsellor. Free annual flu vaccinations
Excellent student support systems
A programme of staff social events
A very supportive Leadership Team
Competitive London pay scales
Excellent holidays
Generous pension scheme
The option of a school place for children of staff
A very supportive Governing Body
A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme
On site catering facilities and outlets
Excellent public transport links into Central London
Local shops within walking distance
An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 categories
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