Teacher of Criminology and Psychology
This job expired on 10 February 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
10 February 2022 at 2:52pm
Date listed
21 January 2022
Job details
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Subject
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Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS as appropriate
Teacher of Criminology and Psychology job summary
Springwood High School part of West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking a dedicated and inspirational Criminology and Psychology Teacher to join and complement the friendly and supportive professionals within the Social Sciences department and school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is committed to enabling all students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.
Psychology and criminology are taught within the Social Sciences faculty. Both subjects are only taught at KS5 and are some of the most popular subjects we offer in the sixth form. Results are consistently high and students frequently continue related studies at university.
We will shortly be completing four new classrooms which will be the base for the social sciences team.
Easter or September 2022 start
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Springwood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01553773393
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
Springwood High School is a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Springwood High School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students. We set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.
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