Psychology Teacher
- location Croydon
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Permanent
- salary £34,513 to £51,179 per year
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- Apply by 01 September 2024
- Job start 02 Sep 2024
- Job end 14 Oct 2024
This ‘Diverse and Positive’, Secondary school, based in Croydon are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychology Teacher to help their humanities department. You will be responsible for shaping and implementing the Psychology curriculum, fostering academic excellence, and providing leadership to a team of passionate educators.
About the role
This role is pivotal in inspiring students to explore the fascinating field of psychology, helping them to develop critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of human behavior. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Psychology at the GCSE and A-Level, contributing to the academic excellence and development of our students.
About the school
The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community where respect, integrity, and compassion are paramount. As a Church of England school, our ethos is deeply rooted in Christian principles, which guide our approach to education and community engagement.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Psychology Teacher you will:
- Experience teaching Psychology at the secondary school level, particularly at GCSE and A-Level. Familiarity with the Church of England school system is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong subject knowledge in psychology, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
- A degree in Psychology or a related field and a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS).
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Salary dependent on Experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Barak Doma on 020 7065 7500 or email Barak.Doma@smartteachers.co.uk.