Teacher of Psychology & Social Sciences

Required for April or September 2025

Teacher of Psychology & Social Sciences

(F/T or P/T Suitable for ECT & MPS/UPS)

We are seeking an inspiring individual to join our highly successful Psychology & Social Sciences Department. The ideal candidate will be expected to teach to an excellent standard, serve as a role model for our students, and demonstrate a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning for all. They will inspire and instil confidence in the girls, guiding them towards university and beyond. Our students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many extracurricular opportunities available both within and outside of school. Therefore, it is essential for the candidate to show a willingness to engage in the co-curricular life of the school.

St Augustine's Priory is set on 13 acres of beautiful grounds with magnificent views. We are a leading Catholic, independent day school for girls aged 3-18 (with boys in the Nursery). The four parts of the school (Pre-Preps, Preps, Seniors and Sixth Form) are located on the same site. 

We have been in Ealing, West London for over one hundred years and represent a continuity of expertise in educating women of the future. Our founders were exceptional, visionary women who strove to offer girls the best education possible, often in the most extraordinary of circumstances. We continue in this tradition and take great pride in the generations of staff and of families who continue to work and study here. Our examination results are outstanding, with exceptionally high value-added scores, and we pride ourselves on instilling in girls a love of learning and an alternative way of thinking. 

We offer 

• Staff enjoy free lunches on the terrace overlooking the London skyline 
• Small class sizes 
• Generous PPA time 
• Generous holidays 
• Pay above state sector 
• Wellbeing committee 
• In house art workshops for staff (photography, painting, oils, print making) 
• Free parking including plug in charger points 
• Half day paid birthday leave 
• Tax-free cycle to work scheme 
• Contributory employer's pension scheme 
• An Employee Assistance Programme 
• Onsite school Counsellor 
• Strong commitment to support professional development with a dedicated budget 
• Chicken and Duck eggs available to purchase from our onsite school farm 

We are an inclusive and diverse workplace 

We are fully committed to sustaining a positive and mutually supportive working environment free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and victimisation where staff can work collaboratively and productively together, and where all staff are equally valued and respected. 

Through working collaboratively with Staff, Students, Parents, Volunteers and Governors we aim to remove barriers that you may face and promote equality of opportunity so that you can achieve your full potential at our School. 

Application process

Closing date for applications is: 12 noon Tuesday 28 January 2025 

Interviews will take place w/c 3rd February 2025 if you haven’t heard from us by then your application has been unsuccessful.

Early applications recommended, we reserve the right to interview and offer before the closing date.

Candidates should complete an Application Form, available from https://www.sapriory.com/admissions-process/staff-vacancies/ and the TES. Please send via email to hr@sapriory.com.

Candidates invited to interview will be offered a tour of the school and grounds and will meet key members of staff.

"The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

Ensuring the protection of children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while also addressing broader issues that may endanger them, is crucial. This involves creating a safe environment in both the classroom and playground, encouraging good behaviour and discipline, and fostering positive relationships with students.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."