Head of Psychology/Sociology/Citizenship
Trinity School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DUThis job expired on 18 February 2024
Start date details
Easter 2024
Closing date
18 February 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 December 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Citizenship, Psychology, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: 1265 hours directed time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2 (£3,214 - £7,847 dependent on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a specialist who has the ability to lead and teach Psychology, Sociology and Citizenship to GCSE and A Level. Humanities is a very successful faculty within the school. The Humanities subjects are popular at GCSE and A Level, with students enjoying great success. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop and deliver innovative and exciting teaching and learning, and drive the curriculum into the future. The Humanities team are experienced specialists who work collaboratively to support and share ideas.
If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive for this role we would like to hear from you. Application is by letter to Dr C Wilson, Headteacher and application form, the latter including the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. Please include in your letter details on how you would develop this role and prior experience that would support this. Further details can be obtained from Mrs Conway on 01635 510500, by email to hr@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org or visit the school’s website www.trinitynewbury.org
The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.
What the school offers its staff
This is an excellent opportunity to join Trinity School, a vibrant 11-18 academy. We are an ambitious, high-performing school looking for colleagues who are passionate practitioners. In return, we invest in your career, providing a bespoke CPD package, opportunities to lead across our Trust and the wider local area, and a comprehensive staff benefits package including relocation costs up to £3,000 and a golden hello of £5,000 for those with a First-Class Honours degree.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, including the completion of a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks plus other employment checks.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act. The ability to fulfil all spoken/written aspects of the role with confidence in English is required.
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About Trinity School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Trinity School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01635 510500
Trinity School in Newbury, West Berkshire, is the lead school in the Newbury Academy Trust; Fir Tree Primary School and Speenhamland Primary School are part of our Trust. We provide an exciting and innovative curriculum for students, as well as many exciting enrichment opportunities. We are committed to CPD and life-long learning, providing many opportunities and benefits for staff development across the Trust, in research and in our growing training teachers’ programme.
We are a comprehensive school, established in 1999, located on the Northern edge of Newbury. We became an Academy in August 2012. There are over 1100 students on roll, including 140 students in the Sixth Form. Students come from North Newbury, particularly the areas of Speen, Shaw and Turnpike as well as the west of Thatcham and the village of Cold Ash.
Trinity School is a high performing school where we value each and every individual. We expect our students to be the very best they can be. We are committed to life-long learning for all and are committed to the CPD our staff. We encourage staff to participate in further study and are currently supporting staff in Masters and Doctorate studies. We are the lead school in our School Direct partnership, hosting trainees across all subject areas. We provide opportunities for staff to develop and grow; providing opportunities to lead on projects and developments in school, across our Trust and in the wider local area.
We have a comprehensive staff benefits package which includes; staff sports teams, reduced gym and fitness class membership of our onsite Lifestyle Fitness Gym, Wellbeing programme, Childcare Voucher Scheme and relocation packages for many candidates. For NQTs we begin employment from 1st July which enables colleagues to receive their salary over the summer before they start their first term of work in September of the new academic year.
Arranging a visit to Trinity School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org.
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