Teacher of Psychology and Sociology

TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY (FULL-TIME)

FOR JANUARY 2025

Are you looking for a teaching role, where you can devote time to educating international students with the highest aspirations? Our student body is diverse, inspiring and ever-growing in number. Consequently, an exciting opportunity has arisen to teach Psychology and Sociology within the Humanities department at the Worthgate School. The Humanities department offers a broad range of subjects within a variety of programmes of Study: GCSE, PRE, A-level, IB Diploma and University Foundation programmes. Subject disciplines include History, Geography, Environmental Systems and Societies, Psychology, Sociology, Global Politics, International Relations. 

As a teacher, this is a fantastic and truly unique environment in which to work. Class sizes are small, and students are motivated to learn and ultimately progress to excellent universities. Hence applicants who particularly relish teaching at A-level standard will find the Worthgate School hugely enjoyable and fulfilling. 

The Humanities disciplines are very popular subjects with our students, who also often apply to related university courses, both nationally and internationally. Consequently, we are not only looking for a teacher who can harness the international contexts of our classrooms and offer an inclusive environment for students to engage in dialogue and develop their academic skills, but also someone who can drive engaging co-curricular opportunities for our students and staff. We expect teachers to be involved in our super-curricular activities, which we call “Electives”, where currently members of the faculty offer MUN, EPQ, Philosophy and Psychology Societies. Department members also deliver other super-curricular programmes such as Classics and History of Ideas.

Applicants should also evidence a commitment to their professional development. There are excellent, funded opportunities at Worthgate for successful applicants to undertake the NPQ qualifications (Leading Teaching, Senior Leadership and Headship) with us in partnership with UCL, and multiple teachers enrol on these NPQ programmes each year. Since we belong to a wider group of schools (CATS Global Schools), the academic team benefit from cross-school collaborations and events. Staff are encouraged to identify and contribute to such professional relationships. 

For January 2025 we are looking for a person who has:

•   Subject specialism in both Psychology and Sociology, with a degree in a related discipline;

•   A critical understanding of developments in the relevant subject and curriculum areas;

•   Enthusiasm to identify and embrace extra- and co-curricular opportunities to enrich our student experience;

•   An ability to promote high standards of literacy and articulacy in the English language;

•   Responsive teaching strategies that incorporate high quality feedback and a focus on literacy;

•   A proven record of excellent, reflective, and inspiring classroom practice;

•   Responsive teaching strategies that incorporate high-quality feedback;

•   Enthusiasm for continued professional learning;

•   Interest in, and knowledge of, national and international current affairs related to the Humanities’ disciplines;

•   Commitment to ensuring our students have an enriched, holistic boarding school experience.

This role would be suitable for experienced teachers, although applications from ambitious new professionals will be welcomed and considered. Hence, we also welcome applications from ECTs and individuals wishing to pursue the apprenticeship route into teaching via our ITE collaboration with the University of Buckingham.

Closing date for applications and interview: 

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024, 12 noon

Interview: Expected to take place week commencing 14th October 2024. However, we reserve the right to process any applications as they are received, and therefore interviews may be scheduled earlier than the above date.

For more information, please contact our Assistant Principal Academic, Rebecca Champion rchampion@worthgateschool.com 

BENEFITS 

•    Cycle to work Scheme

•    Tech Scheme 

•    Car Scheme

•    Free flu vaccine through Healthshield 

•    Free eye tests 

•    Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

•    Employee Assistance Programme

•    Group income protection 

•    GP24: GP Access for all 

•    Health Cash Plan

•    Death in Service

•    Long service awards

•    Employee referral scheme 

•    Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. 

With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. 

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY 

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. 

SAFEGUARDING 

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.