Head of Psychology
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HTDeadline is today
Start date details
07-10-2024, or as soon as possible
Closing date
27 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,514.00 - £51,179.00 Annually (Actual) Outer London Teachers’ pay scales, plus TLR2 £3,214 FTE
Head of Psychology job summary
Please note that we may choose to remove this advert prior to the closing date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Are you a dynamic and ambitious leader, ready to make a real impact?
We are seeking applications for the position of Head of Psychology at Trinity C of E School, Belvedere. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave and is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to contribute significantly to our school community and inspire our students.
As Head of Psychology, you will:
- Lead and manage the Psychology Department, fostering a positive and high-performing team.
- Drive improvements in student achievement across all key stages, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.
- Implement innovative and effective teaching strategies, in line with our Christian ethos, to inspire curiosity and a love of Psychology.
- Oversee the development of a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum that challenges and supports all learners.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, conducting lesson observations and scrutinising student work.
- Lead professional development for department staff, enhancing pedagogical knowledge and teaching practice.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to the overall strategic vision and success of the school.
- Ensure efficient management of resources, including staff, budgets, and departmental facilities.
- Promote and support extra-curricular opportunities and enrichment activities within the department.
Why join us?
At Trinity C of E School, part of the Trinitas Academy Trust, we believe that every child deserves an exceptional education and that every staff member should feel valued, supported, and given opportunities for growth. Our vision is anchored in our Christian faith, a deep commitment to our community, and a steadfast desire to enhance society through education.
We are inspired by creativity, compassion, and high expectations to ensure that everyone within our school community thrives. By joining us, you become part of a family that strives for excellence in all we do, where your contributions are celebrated, and your professional development is a priority—empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
If you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping our students reach their fullest potential, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in living our vision: "Reach higher, shine brighter! With God working with us and through us."
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Trinity CofE School 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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1082 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Trinity CofE School is an inclusive and caring environment, in which pupils and staff work collaboratively to provide the highest standards of education. Staff ‘have high expectations of all pupils’ and ‘pupils know that teachers are passionate about their subjects’. We provide a broad and challenging curriculum for all of our learners, complimented by a wider curriculum that serves to support their personal development, opening their eyes to a panoramic view of the world in which they live.
We provide excellent training and an induction support programme for new staff and ECTs, as well as the highest quality professional development through the extensive use of professional networks across the Trust. This is a school with a harmonious working environment and supportive colleagues, which has a very strong, shared Christian ethos.
The wellbeing of all members of the school community remains a central focus at Trinity, with leaders, including Governors and trustees, having a ‘routine focus on staff well-being’.
For information about Trinity CofE School, please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk/
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For information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org
https://www.mynewterm.com/trust/Trinitas-Academy-Trust/413831535
Trinity CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
Trinity CofE School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.
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