Head of Psychology - Full-time

Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne

Ref:KCC886-4080-511T
Posted:11/02/2024
Pay:MPS/UPR plus TLR2b
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:01/03/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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Head of Psychology

Full-time - MPS/UPR

TLR 2b

Required as soon as possible, an innovative and creative leader of Psychology to develop further the excellence of the department at this high achieving girls’ grammar school. We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and an ability to combine this with excellent classroom practice. This a very popular subject in KS4 and Post-16.

Applications are invited from ambitious colleagues who have a desire to and belief that they can make a substantial impact on our students’ lives. If you have any additional extra-curricular connections, new approaches to teaching, or outstanding resources which can be utilised please add this to your application.

The post offers exceptional opportunity in a school where we can also offer you:

the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
a dynamic and supportive working environment
opportunities for professional development
free parking
access to Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
a non-contributary private health care package supported by Benenden Health Care
a competitive salary commensurate with experience

Please contact Karen Hugill at the school via email or visit our website to download further information and an application form: www.highsted.kent.sch.uk

(Closing date noon 1st March 2024)

Early applications are encouraged as eligible candidates will be invited to the interview stage on a rolling basis and we may appoint before the stated closing date.

Information about the school

Highsted Grammar School (approx 900 on roll, 182 in Sixth Form) is a high-performing girls school, where pastoral care and enrichment feature as highly as academic success.
Our pupils are exceptional in every way – they are enthusiastic, personable, caring, and show considerable initiative – and we enjoy the strong support of parents. Likewise, the staff team – teaching, support and administrative – is talented, dedicated, hard-working and committed to the continuing success of the school. The governing body represents a group of capable, multi-skilled individuals, wholly supportive of the work we do. ‘Pupils and students flourish and succeed at Highsted Grammar.’ ‘Pupils are courteous, polite and welcoming – they are happy, safe and well cared for’. Ofsted 2023

Job Contact Information

Name:Anne Kelly
Address:Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT
Telephone: (01795) 424223
Email: admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk

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