17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    20 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 March 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Psychology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Glenthorne High School is a dynamic and supportive environment where staff are genuinely valued and appreciated. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Psychology who is committed to inspiring learners and raising standards across all age groups and abilities.

Our school offers excellent teaching facilities equipped with the latest technologies to enhance teaching and learning. You will be joining a highly supportive department that fosters collaboration and professional growth, with access to an exceptional CPD programme.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach Psychology at KS4 and KS5, engaging students across a diverse age and ability range. While the ability to teach Sociology or Media Studies is desirable, it is not essential.

The post is open to ECTs and more experienced teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Glenthorne High School can offer you:

  • A programme of support for ECTs and those in their second year of teaching
  • A comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers at all levels
  • Potential for welcome payment of £1 500 & Recruitment Allowance
  • The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
  • Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
  • Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes: Electric car and Cycle to work scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils.This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Glenthorne High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1758 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8644 6307

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Glenthorne High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@Glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk.

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