Teacher in Charge of Psychology
Preston Manor School
Brent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Main Pay Scale + TLR 2a - £2,561
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2014
Job overview
Teacher in Charge of Psychology, Brent
Making School Memorable by Striving for Excellence
Preston Manor became an all-through school in September 2011, expanding to provide two forms of entry primary (Lower School) provision on our existing site. We converted to become a Co-operative Academy in February 2013. Our successful 11-19 provision is oversubscribed and was judged to be 'good with many outstanding features' by Ofsted in May 2012. The 6th form was judged to be 'outstanding' for the 3rd consecutive Ofsted.
This high achieving and successful school is looking for an excellent teacher to help lead this highly successful and committed department and to continue to build on its existing strengths and outstanding student achievements.
The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to drive the continued development of Psychology within the History & Social Sciences Faculty as a valued and popular subject amongst our school community. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations of achievement.
Psychology is offered at A-level and expectations of student behaviour and learning are high. Academic results at KS5 in all subjects within the Faculty are excellent. The school has recently invested in outstanding digital learning and new technologies resources to support the further development of all subject.
The ability to offer a second subject within the Faculty - Government and Politics, Sociology or History up to A Level would be advantageous but not essential.
The successful candidate will:
- have a passion for teaching and learning
- be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
- be an excellent practitioner
- lead by example and act as a strong role model
- have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
- be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and management skills
- have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student attainment through own practice
- be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
- have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
- be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality and well-resourced environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary team of teachers.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or disability.
For further information and an application pack, email hradmin@preston-manor.com or download from website www.preston-manor.com
Closing Date: noon Tues 22 April 2014
Preston Manor School is committed to the welfare and safety of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the necessary Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.
An All-through Co-operative School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East,
Wembley
HA9 8NA
Head: Mr Matthew Lantos
About Preston Manor School
Preston Manor School is a mixed, non-denominational, all-through state school with academy status, based in Wembley, north-west London, for children aged 4-18. It is a member of the family of Co-operative Trust Schools. It is a large school with approximately 1,900 pupils. Situated within a multicultural community, the school offers additional support for pupils who speak English as an additional language. Diversity and tolerance is a key message in its ethos.
Celebrating its 75th year in 2013, Preston Manor School enjoys rich alumni involvement and has an active Old Manorians alumni association. The school has achieved a “good” rating from Ofsted.
Headteacher
Russell Denial
Head of Lower school: Kevin Atkinson
Values and vision
Preston Manor School’s motto is “Making school memorable by striving for excellence”. It believes in offering the same opportunities to all, promoting a feeling of belonging while celebrating the diversity of a multicultural community. As a Co-operative Trust School, it is run in accordance with the values of the co-operative movement: self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
Ofsted report
“Pupils are highly tolerant of each other. They understand and appreciate differences between people, including those from different faiths and cultures. The academy provides a room for spiritual and religious reflection at lunch. It is well used by pupils and staff.”
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