Head of Psychology
Wren Academy Enfield, Enfield, EN2 8GHThis job expired on 19 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
19 February 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TLR £6,250 plus Wren Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Professional Skills and Experience
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1. Possess a good degree and QTS.
2. Be an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students to become effective, self-directed learners.
3. Have the skills and experience necessary to achieve outstanding examination results.
4. Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements and opportunities of the secondary curriculum.
5. Have experience of teaching a range of year groups including examination classes.
6. Show evidence of having developed the learning capacity of students.
7. Be able to support and role model on delivery of school ethos and policies.
8. Show evidence of continued professional development.
9. Have relevant experience of working in comprehensive and multicultural environments.
10. Possess strong leadership and management skills.
11. Have sound technical understanding of school leadership issues.
12. Have the capability to lead others in successful school innovation.
13. Demonstrate the ability to set up and operate effective self-evaluation systems.
People, Relationships and Communications
1. Be committed to maintaining a distinctive and inclusive Christian vision in the academy.
2. Be able to relate to all students in a positive and constructive way and inspire them to achieve more than they think possible.
3. Have qualities which earn the trust and respect of students, staff, parents and governors.
4. Demonstrate the inspiration to motivate and the ability to build on the strengths and expertise of each staff member.
5. Possess integrity, optimism, credibility, resilience, calmness and a sense of proportion.
6. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Have the ability to relate positively to parents and other stakeholders and engage them successfully in the life of the academy.
8. Be able to build constructive working relationships with local schools and colleges, employers and the local authority.
9. Appreciate the balance between the academic, social and emotional development of young people, needed to create an outstanding school.
10. Embody our vision and values particularly those of justice, kindness and humility.
What the school offers its staff
All teachers joining Wren receive a high-quality professional development experience. We hope that simply by working at the new academy, teachers will become better practitioners and that much of the best professional development will be found in working with Wren colleagues. However, we explicitly prioritise CPD with an innovative programme which provides 3 discrete hours for the development of teachers. Within this structure there is a focus on engaging with the latest educational research, with many colleagues undertaking research projects related to their practice. Therefore, we are looking to recruit teachers who are keen to become the very best teachers whilst focusing on ensuring excellent progress and the creation of firm foundations which will lead to GCSE and A Level success.
Our new buildings which we occupied in December 2022 are architecturally impressive and provide an exceptional teaching environment with breath-taking views across the greenbelt and into London. As well as a range of good-sized well-equipped classrooms the site benefits from the following features:
- A welcoming and pleasant restaurant area for both staff and students which is set at the heart of the school
- Dance studio, extensive gym, and assembly hall
- Impressive Sixth Form social and study areas
- Excellent performance spaces both in and outdoors
- Pleasant outdoor social and learning areas for both staff and students
The development of a second academy has led to collaboration and innovation opportunities which benefit all staff and have improved the provision of both schools. Many professional development opportunities have been created which ensure that all colleagues are well equipped and encouraged to be effective in their role. The Head of Music at Wren Finchley is keen to work collaboratively with the successful candidate to create excellent music provision across the Trust.
At Wren you will be given time to plan and evaluate your lessons and intervention strategies. You will be part of a learning dialogue with colleagues for which time is set aside. Most importantly of all, you will be working with young people who are talented and enthusiastic about their learning. We believe that observing other teachers and having them observe you is a professional entitlement and especially important given our focus on quality first teaching. It is an expectation that all Wren teachers will be confident and open in seeing lesson observation as a key element of how we learn as professionals.
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 Wren Academy Enfield
- School type
- Free School, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wren Academy Enfield website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@wrenacademiestrust.org
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