Ferndown Upper School
Head of Psychology
Permanent 1.0fte
TLR 2a-2c dependent on skills and experience
Required for September 2024, a Head of Psychology. Experience of or willingness to teach either sociology or criminology is desired but not essential.
Ferndown Upper School is a very special place to work because we have well behaved students, who allow their teachers to teach, we focus on work life balance to ensure that staff spend their time on the activities that actually make a difference and we have a friendly and supportive staff body.
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Psychology graduate this is a great opportunity to join our Ferndown team. The successful candidate will provide a positive and dynamic approach to the teaching and learning of Psychology in the 6th Form. It is essential you hold a degree in Psychology or an equivalent relevant subject and have experience teaching Psychology at KS5.
What Ferndown Can Offer You:
Great students who behave – you can make a difference to their learning.
The opportunity to work with outstanding colleagues.
Tight, robust behaviour systems.
Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/run/chase), helping to underpin our excellent behaviour, so you are free to teach.
Ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop.
We believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong staff culture.
Centralised, shared units of work and resources.
Excellent, ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities.
A well-kept site and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset.
A tax efficient Childcare or Car Lease Scheme through salary sacrifice.
Private Healthcare Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts and cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.
Access to the staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.
