Senior Curriculum Manager Psychology
The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX4 days remaining to apply
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE, Monday - Friday, Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Management Grade D - £58,987- £62,219 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate Psychology Senior Curriculum Managerto join the department. The ideal candidate will be able to have a flexible, proactive and problem-solving style with strong management skills. A key requirement of the role will be the ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team of teachers and support staff.
All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement.
While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates.
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Psychology Department
Psychology is part of Social Sciences which also includes Sociology, Criminology and Health and Social Care, forming the largest student cohort at the college. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification believing every student can succeed.
They should have an appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding educational outcomes goes beyond the classroom. Psychology is taught by passionate and committed professionals keen to enrich the lives of young people and inspire the next generation of students. Enrichment opportunities include trips, involvement in University-level research, talks by outside speakers, and support workshops.
We are looking for a like-minded individual keen to play their part in enriching the lives of young people whilst contributing their own unique skills, knowledge and experiences to the team ethos.
What the school offers its staff
Quotes: students and staff :
‘’We like to innovate within the department and welcome new ideas. There is a strong team ethos where we support one another, enjoy the teaching of our subject and helping our young students to understand, apply and progress. ‘’
Key department information:
Cohort size: Approximately 1,000 students
Number of Staff: 15
Management Structure: Senior Curriculum Manager & Curriculum Manager
Department Facilities: Several dedicated classrooms.
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Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher
On a Tuesday staff departmental meetings / all staff CPD takes place after college, finishing at 5.20pm.
Throughout the year there are a number of whole-college events, (open evenings, parents’ evenings, Interview day, enrolment, and briefings) at which attendance is required.
Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extra-curricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.
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Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher
Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and out comes for all of our learners
Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression
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How do we support you:
As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:
a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching
Commitment to safeguarding
The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sixth Form College Farnborough
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sixth Form College Farnborough website
- Email address
- recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 688227
Arranging a visit to The Sixth Form College Farnborough
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk.
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