Teacher of Psychology – Full Time (Applicants looking for part time hours and ECTs are welcome to apply).
Swanshurst School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TW9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2025
Closing date
10 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Psychology – Full Time (Applicants looking for part time hours and ECTs are welcome to apply). job summary
Swanshurst is a large, outstanding school for girls aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (May 2024) described our school to be “an exceptional place for pupils to learn”. They described the curriculum as “exemplary” and one which "explodes into life in the classroom". In relation to staff wellbeing, they noted that “The school is conscious of staff workload and well-being and is committed to achieving excellence in a sustainable way”. We are exceptionally proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two consecutive inspections.
The school is part of the newly formed West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) which opened in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:
- Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
- Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.
We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic science graduate to grow and enhance our large and successful science team and teach Psychology at KS4 and KS5. A second subject of KS3 science, health and social care or criminology would be an advantage but is not essential. Applicants looking for part time hours and ECTs are welcome to apply.
The science department is a highly successful one, making a significant contribution to EBacc progress scores that are consistently significantly above the national average. Psychology is a popular course and is taught from year 9, through to year 13. We follow AQA specifications at both GCSE and A level. Outcomes in Psychology are well above school and national averages and many of our students go on to study Psychology or related courses at university.
The successful candidate will be:
- Committed to providing outstanding support for students.
- Ambitious and driven to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst.
WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Swanshurst School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 1943 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Swanshurst School website (opens in new tab)
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