Psychology Tutor

Psychology Tutor, Blackpool

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Whether you're an experienced or newly-qualified teacher, Blackpool Sixth is the perfect place to build your career - and enjoy a great quality of life.

We are in an exceptional location on the Lancashire border, not far from the Ribble Valley, Lake District and stunning Fylde coast. The vibrant cities of Manchester and Liverpool are both within easy reach.

Our students are exceptional too. They're achieving a 98% pass rate, more than 75% progress to HE and seven have received offers from Oxbridge for this year.

We are proud that we have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. That's largely down to the dedication of our high-performing teaching team. Focused on the particular needs of 16 to 19 year old students through a range of courses (mainly AS/A Levels and BTECs), their aim is to educate the whole person within a close and caring community.

With a brand new £25 million development and state-of-the-art facilities, we were the first sixth form college to be awarded Teaching School Status. Here in our forward-thinking Social Sciences Department, we believe that by striving to achieve more, staff and students alike can be the best they can be. With a strong track record of building links with local employers, we are keen to continue this by working closely with partner schools and universities.

Psychology is a popular subject choice and one of many curriculum areas that has encountered growth over the years. You will join a department that shares good practice in preparing and deliver lessons that encompass high expectations and creates appropriate challenges, so that students of all abilities make significant progress.

The department is passionate about young people and committed to delivering a broad range of teaching and learning activities that will allow students to broaden their knowledge and develop new skills. Becoming an integral member of the Social Sciences team means you have the opportunity to add value to the department. You will inspire, motivate, enthuse and shape the positive mindset of young people and create a greater sense of self-belief that will help them in their success and in their life journey.

We'll make sure you enjoy all the training, development and support you need to achieve your ambitions as part of our friendly and co-operative team. As a valued member of the department, you will have the opportunity to share good practice and play your part in shaping the future of the curriculum. In other words, this is your chance to help us reach our goal: to ensure excellent teaching and learning, as we become the outstanding provider of education across the Fylde coast.

In return, we'll bring you excellent Terms and Conditions including 195 working days per year and access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Blackpool Sixth Form College welcomes applications from NQTs and is able to support new members of staff in achieving QTS/QTLS.

To find out more and apply, please visit www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/vacancies  or email personnel@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk  

Closing date: 24th April 2014, 12.00pm
Interviews: 29th April 2014

Blackpool Sixth is committed to equality of opportunity for all.