Teacher of Psychology
London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
Newham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2015
Job overview
LAE seeks a graduate teacher of Psychology to teach A-Level Psychology on a part time basis. We seek a teacher committed to high academic standards but also one who can communicate to young people an enthusiasm for the subject. A teaching qualification is not required for this post, but a passion for Psychology and for teaching young people is a necessity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Psychology at AS and A2. Psychology is being taught for the first time at LAE this year and has proven very popular with 88 sixthformers studying it at AS Level. The Department has a partnership with the Psychology Department at Brighton College, who give expert support with exam style assessment and subject enrichment.
It is expected that there will be Psychology candidates for the top universities in the coming years, and the new teacher of Psychology will develop a challenging extension programme to guide these candidates, in partnership with the Lead Teacher of Psychology.
Child Protection
All members of staff must comply with LAE’s Safeguarding & Welfare Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of our sixthformers, these concerns must be reported immediately in accordance with the policy.
The London Academy of Excellence is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application process
Person specification available on request.
Applications should be submitted to applications@excellencelondon.ac.uk
Please submit a covering letter of no more than one side of A4 together with a CV and the LAE Application Form, available on the LAE website. Only applications including the LAE Application Form will be considered.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 9 June at 9am.
Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 15 June.
If you have questions about the role or the application process, please contact Tom Sawbridge, Assistant Head (Teaching Staff), tom.sawbridge@excellencelondon.ac.uk
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About London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- Broadway House, 322 High Street
- London
- E15 1AJ
- United Kingdom
“An inspirational school”
LAE is one of the highest-performing sixth form colleges in the United Kingdom. Our average A level grade is an A* and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. LAE consistently secures top university destinations for all students. The school is particularly proud of its success helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to a Russell Group university and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge.
However, academic success if only one aspect of life at LAE. Our links with partner schools, employers and universities are combined with a rich and varied co-curricular offer that encompasses sport, music, arts, volunteering and careers experience. The provision is truly unique and sets LAE apart as an inspirational school.
Successful candidates will be joining an diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.
LAE can offer you:
· The opportunity to gain experience of teaching and working with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.
· An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.
· Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.
· A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.
· A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships.
LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.
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