Teacher of Psychology

Teacher of Psychology – King Henry VIII School

Required from January 2025 – Full-Time or Part-Time

Do you have a passion for life and learning? If so, our inspirational teaching team at King Henry VIII School is looking for a colleague to join our Sixth Form teaching team as a Psychology teacher. Your dynamic and creative approach will help encourage and champion today’s young sixth form psychologist in this, one of the Midlands’ leading co-educational independent schools.

King Henry VIII School (as part of the Coventry School Foundation) provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for girls and boys across the whole West Midlands region. Located within a stone’s throw of Coventry railway station, King Henry’s has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

·        To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community

·        To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders

·        To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student

·        To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your educational vision, then this is the perfect time to join our school. Psychology is a popular subject at A Level, with a number of pupils continuing to study the subject at university and beyond.

The post is initially for two terms, to ensure continuity of teaching for our current L6 and U6 classes. Previous experience and knowledge of teaching another one of the Humanities (RS, History etc.) or a further A Level subject across social sciences (Politics, Law, Business) would be beneficial, but is not essential.

At A Level we deliver WJEC specification. Our GCSE and A Level results are outstanding, as you would expect from an academically selective school with high aspirations for all pupils.  At King Henry’s however, we believe there is so much more to education than simply exam results. We believe strongly in enrichment and extension and in all our teaching we aim to build critical thinking, confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Teamwork plays an important role. Our staff love to enhance the experience of the students by sharing good practice, resources and ideas. We are looking for a well-qualified, who shares our vision, is passionate about Psychology and who will bring their own individuality to this warm and supportive team. 

In addition, any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our school community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. The enthusiasm to lead co-curricular activities and to further enhance the student experience beyond the classroom is an important quality of all who work at King Henry’s.

We offer:

·        A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff

·        A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision

·        An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff

·        A commitment to staff CPD and developing people professionally through mentoring and coaching, using both internal and external expertise

·        A diverse benefits package including:

o  Competitive salary

o  Teachers’ Pension Scheme

o  Free onsite parking

o  Free Sport Centre Membership

o  Free lunches

o  School fee discount

o  Cycle to work scheme

What you can offer us: 

·        Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology

·        The ability to teach Psychology to highly able pupils at A Level

·        A talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best

·        Kindness and open-mindedness

·        Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning

·        Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school

·        The ability to build positive and constructive relationships with pupils, both as a teacher and form tutor, taking a proactive approach to the wellbeing and mental health of young people

·        Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change

·        Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff

·        Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the school community

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We were recently shortlisted for EDI at the 2024 Independent School Awards, reflecting our engagement with inclusion and diversity. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

We welcome applications from both early career and experienced teachers from the maintained and independent sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

Please apply through our online recruitment portal via out school website. Please note that CVs and Cover letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

For further

information, please contact, recruitment@csfoundation.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14th October