Head of Psychology

Main purpose

Day to day you will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning in your department and will be line managed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The subject leader is required to show leadership in securing standards of excellence in teaching and learning and plays a key role in developing school policy.

Duties and responsibilities

Curriculum – the strategic direction and development of the subject within the context of the school’s aims and policies which guides subject policies, plans, targets and practices.

• Co-ordinating the work of the Psychology department.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with.
• Keeping abreast of developments in your subject, teaching methods, etc. and attending meetings and CPD by arrangement with the Headteacher, making use of any opportunities for inter-departmental initiatives and co-operation.
• Working towards the aims of the department; planning schemes of work for the department within the School’s Curriculum Policy; producing, reviewing and updating the departmental documents as necessary; evaluating new syllabuses.
• Being familiar with all the subject requirements for Public Examinations and ensuring proper preparation of the students for them; organising the moderation of any coursework required.
• Liaising with the Examinations Officer in arrangements for Public and Internal School Examinations.
• Liaising with the Assistant Head (Operations) to plan for the timetable.

Students – securing and sustaining effective teaching of the subject, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students’ achievements, setting targets for improvement.

• Ensuring high expectations of all students
• Encouraging interest in the subject and participation in fieldwork or other appropriate activities
• Encouraging high standards of work and drawing attention to achievement e.g, through classroom displays, exhibitions for Open Evenings and specifically for the Psychology department.
• Designing, setting, and managing homework, so that it is a valuable extension of class activities and encourages students to develop independent learning skills.
• Contributing to students’ core skills of literacy, numeracy, and IT capability
• Contributing to students’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development

Resources – the efficient and effective deployment of Staff and Resources which identifies appropriate resources for the subject, ensuring that they are used efficiently, effectively, and safely.

• Creating and deploying learning resources effectively; ordering textbooks and other material within budget provisions and keeping an account of departmental expenditure.
• Checking stock and resources and taking steps to ensure against unreasonable loss, wear and tear.

Line Management Duties & Responsibilities

Day to day management

• Managing the syllabus, resources, procedures for marking, reporting etc; supervising trainee teachers within the department (if appropriate).
• Overseeing curriculum Health and Safety within the department.
• Development of the department through CPD, professional organisations and active involvement in wider school activities.
• Ensuring good communication and sending brief minutes to your SLT line manager as part of meetings.
• Working towards the department’s development plan and writing and reviewing the department’s self-valuation statement
• Line manage/support Psychology teachers

Email: Charlie.coulston @ caistorgrammar.com with your application. You must complete a teaching staff application form to apply for this role, this is available via our vacancies page on our website. Your application cannot be considered if you do not complete the school form.

We reserve the right to interview before the deadline date, if appropriate

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0.22 per week

Salary: £7,135.00-£10,586.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 06/03/2023