Head of Psychology - Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Head of Psychology

TLR 2A £3,213

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Head of Psychology. This post is open to a Head of Psychology with KS5 only or we have the exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to establish a Psychology department at Cardinal Newman that includes teaching Psychology at KS4.

You will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand-new school opening in January 2026. Psychology is one of our top performing A Levels with our A+ attainment being 15% above National Average. You will also be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.51 (2023) and will join a staff body who support the school motto “We are all made for greatness.”

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. We are a Beacon Peace School and in our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding. Inspection report comments include:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Head of Psychology. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and share a passion for the subject.

The ideal candidate will:

Have the capacity to lead and teach Psychology at A level standard.
Have excellent subject knowledge and be able to deliver an engaging curriculum.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and passion for their subject.
Have fantastic classroom management and organisation.
Willing to work as part of a very successful, supportive and friendly team.
Promote the Catholic ethos of the school.

Cardinal Newman School can offer:

A well-motivated body of students.
A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.
CPD programmes to support and develop teachers particularly for ECTs.
vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, which broaden the experience of our students.
A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
National College membership
Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong, long-standing relationships with the local community and beyond.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147346/EDV-2024-CNCS-27756

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Tuesday 9th April 2024

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council