Teacher of Psychology & Sociology (0.4)
St Columba’s College
St Albans, Hertfordshire
- New
- Salary:
- Dependent upon experience plus attractive benefits package
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2024
Job overview
A well-qualified, engaging, and enthusiastic teacher is sought to provide maternity cover within the Psychology Department on a one-year fixed term contract until January 2026. The successful candidate must also be able to teach Sociology and will be an exemplary teacher with proven knowledge and understanding of the subjects offered, their teaching practices and methodology at A Level.
St Columba’s College has a strong family ethos and the successful candidate would be made to feel welcome very quickly. Education never stands still, and you would be joining the school at an exciting time and we want all the team to get involved in helping to shape and deliver our vision going forward.
Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.
St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, HR Manager at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, visit
Closing date: 10 am on Wednesday, 9th October 2024. Interviews will be conducted during w/c 14th October. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.
St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)
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About St Columba’s College
St Columba’s College is a co-educational independent Catholic day school for ages 4 – 18, located in the Cathedral city of St Albans. We were established in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, and welcome students and staff of all faith traditions.
We provide an education of the Head and Heart, where students can become confident, resilient and compassionate young people. At each phase of education, Prep and Senior, we nurture the key Columban values of courage, courtesy and compassion.
We aim to ensure that each student achieves their own best standard through the delivery of a high quality, rounded education, by a professional and committed staff, in partnership with parents.
St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (New England Province).
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