Head of Psychology at St Andrew’s School

The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher of Psychology to acquire a wide range of leadership experience in a successful, independent, full boarding school.

The successful candidate will inherit a thriving, achieving excellent results at A level and (I)GCSE. They will be expected to teach  from Y10 to Y13.  They will also be involved in the outstanding Sports and Outdoor Education provision.

The Head of Psychology reports directly to the Head of Social Sciences Faculty.

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in the outstanding delivery of the Psychology curriculum and assessment materials
• A sense of purpose, the highest standards of personal integrity, someone who seeks the highest in all they do
• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
• Outstanding understanding of the collection, analysis and use of data to improve student outcomes
• A professional demeanor that is supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
• Impressive personal presence and presentation
• High literate and numerate skills, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
• High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach
• The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences
• Vision, creativity and imagination combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level
• First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure

Responsibilities

The overarching responsibilities of the role include:

• Promoting the Christian ethos of the school
• Establishing and developing a culture of excellence
• Ensuring delivery of excellent Psychology provision at the Senior School
• Developing and improving the overall quality of academic provision
• Developing and delivering outstanding assessment for learning, in line with school policy
• Ensuring accurate reporting data and identifying trends to improve academic outcomes for all