Teacher of Psychology
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJThis job expired on 17 June 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
17 June 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 May 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Humanities, Psychology, Social sciences, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
A full programme of induction, support and staff development is offered.
Sheldon is a happy school and staff morale is high with a strong focus on well-being.
Situated in attractive parkland on the edge of the rapidly growing market town of Chippenham, surrounding by beautiful countryside.
Teacher of Psychology job summary
Required for September 2021, a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology. The postholder will be required to teach to A Level. The ability to teach Criminology or Sociology is desirable. The post is suitable for an NQT or more experienced teacher and a full programme of induction, support and staff development is offered. We recognise that a current practitioner may not be able to join us until January 2022. If that is you and you like the look of the post, please still apply.
A high value is placed on Humanities education in the school and the resources are excellent. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and highly committed team.
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.
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About Sheldon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1640 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sheldon School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@sheldonschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01249 766020
Sheldon School is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire for students aged 11 to 18 and is the largest school in Wiltshire. Since April 2011, it has been an Academy.
Sheldon is a high-performing school with a strong record of success and an outstanding local and national reputation. It is a very happy school and staff morale is high. Our vision is to be a forward-thinking and outward-looking school, where aspirations are high and ambitions unlimited. A confident community, where teaching is inspirational, every individual valued and students are resilient, successful and proud of their school.
“The all-pervading caring ethos ensures that pupils are happy and able to thrive from the moment they arrive at school. The vibrant atmosphere created reflects the commitment to pupils’ enriching and positive school experiences.” Ofsted June 2017.
We are situated in attractive parkland on the edge of the rapidly growing market town of Chippenham, surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are good rail and road links to London, we are 5 minutes from junction 17 on the M4 and a 10 minute train journey to the beautiful Roman City of Bath.
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