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Lead Teacher of Psychology

Cheney School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7QH

This job expired on 18 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  18 May 2022 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Psychology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time, Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,715 – £41,605
• Additional allowances:

  Potential TLR2 (1) £2,873

Lead Teacher of Psychology job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and innovative teacher with a real passion for Psychology teaching. This year we have successfully launched Psychology into our A-level curriculum.

We will have two classes in both year 12 and 13 from September. This role is expected to be solely A-level teaching.

We welcome applications from experienced and more recently qualified teachers. The TLR is available to experienced candidates, with a primary focus on developing Psychology within the popular and growing, Cheney School Sixth Form.

You will need to demonstrate that you:

- are passionate about this subject area and continuing the launch into the school;
- committed to securing high levels of engagement and achievement in the subject;
- want to make a positive difference by going the extra mile for the benefit of students;
- have the desire and enthusiasm to play an active and collaborative role in contributing to a strong culture of sharing best practice, resources and ideas within a large Humanities team;
- have the interpersonal and leadership skills required to inspire and motivate colleagues and students;
- are keen and able to embed enjoyment and success in learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cheney School and The River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

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About Cheney School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1694 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Cheney School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@cheneyschool.org
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Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications.

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