Tameside College
Teacher in A Level Psychology
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Job Title
We are looking for a Teacher in A Level Psychology or for our A-Levels department Psychology Teaching. We are looking for someone who is motivated, inspiring, and has an innovative approach to teaching and learning. Are you someone with an in-depth knowledge of academic provision? Do you have an innovative approach to leading a team? Is the learner journey a key priority in your role? Are you an inspirational leader who is looking for your next challenge and an opportunity to improve the lives and futures of the young people of Tameside? If the answer is yes, this may be the post for you.
About the Role
As a DEP HOD, you have access to the Teacher Pensions scheme and enjoy some fantastic benefits whilst working for the college, i.e., Costa Coffee on site, free on-site Gym at Beaufort Road with PT sessions, onsite bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant and salon at Tameside One (with fantastic discounts) to name but a few. Of course, we offer retail discounts, cycle to work, great holiday allowances, and an employee saving club via Manchester Credit Union.
You will lead a very strong team of professional teachers within the A Level department, in the sixth form centre.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support the quality improvement of your area
- Inspire members of your team to deliver appropriate and engaging curricula ensuring the sharing of good practice wherever possible
- Develop links with institutions, employers, and professionals with the focus of participating in new initiatives, increasing skills development, and work experience opportunities for all learners in the department
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Requirements
- Enthusiasm, resilience, and a highly motivated approach to Psychology with recent experience of teaching and leading on Psychology with outstanding achievement and high-grade outcomes
- Detailed knowledge of A-level Psychology provision
- A relevant degree or equivalent
- A teaching qualification
- Experience of internal moderation and rigorous standardisation of academic programmes/provision
About Us
Tameside College has an excellent reputation and this is a real opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives. We’re based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, in a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of courses including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships, and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
Tameside College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at Tameside College is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. Tameside College will meet the costs associated with this.
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Please note: Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore at interview with you. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who are invited to attend an interview.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
You will be experienced and be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
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Subject to the volume of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy before the closing date.
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We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any CV’s forwarded for this vacancy will be treated as a gift and not subject to your terms and conditions.
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