Teacher of Psychology (0.8 FTE, Maternity Cover)
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RGThis job expired on 17 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2023
Closing date
17 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity cover
Pay scale
- UPS/MPS (London Fringe)
Teacher of Psychology (0.8 FTE, Maternity Cover) job summary
Chiltern Hills Academy invites applications for the opportunity to join the staff of a successful, mixed 11–18 Church of England Academy. Based in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, we are located in the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line.
We seek to appoint, from January 2023, an enthusiastic, hardworking and conscientious individual to join the Psychology department. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record as a classroom practitioner, experience teaching KS5 AQA Psychology and be passionate about teaching and learning. You should possess highly developed interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and have high expectations for student achievement.
This post requires a dynamic individual who can communicate their passion for Psychology through innovative and effective teaching methods, underpinned by up-to-date teaching and learning pedagogy and understanding. KS5 Psychology at Chiltern Hills Academy is a popular post-16 subject, and we want to continue to inspire students, develop their understanding, and support their learning and application beyond the curriculum whilst maintaining excellent progress.
We study AQA Psychology with all students being entered for the AS exam and then continuing to A2. Our electives in Year 2 are Gender, Schizophrenia and Forensics.
In your letter of application, please include your topic areas of strength from the AQA specification and if you would be happy to teach a second subject, such as Humanities and/or PRE.
Essential qualities:
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- High expectations for student achievement
- Experience teaching AQA A-level Psychology
- A commitment to raising standards for all
Applications from ECTs, experienced teachers or those returning to the profession will be welcome.
We are committed to the development of our staff and supporting them to further their career, progress professionally and develop their teaching and leadership skills.
We have been graded ‘good’ following our latest SIAMS inspection (March 2020). “The academy is highly inclusive and tireless in supporting all of its pupils and staff. Because of this, each person is known, nurtured and inspired. This enables them to make strong progress from their starting points”. Our OFSTED inspection in February 2017 also judged the school as ‘good’ in all categories.
The school has undertaken a major refurbishment and expansion programme to add to our well-resourced teaching environment. The assembly hall now features tiered seating; we have added a purpose-built library, and the new buildings have better, state-of-the-art classrooms which have a modern and contemporary feel. In addition to this, we have an artificial grass pitch built in collaboration with the FA, which is used by students and the local community. We continue to develop and improve outstanding learning facilities for our students.
Applicants are encouraged to use the quick apply button to apply for the role or to contact Mrs Jo Mistry, HR Administrator, with any questions:jmistry@chacademy.co.uk.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 17th October 2022
Interview date: Thursday 20th or Friday 21st October 2022
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS checks.
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.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1107 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- JMistry@chacademy.co.uk
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Kevin Patrick
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