Teacher of Psychology
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school?
Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success.With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Psychology lessons in line with the curriculum.
- Contribute to the development of the Psychology curriculum.
- Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
- Participate in extra-curricular activities and school events.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare lessons that cater to a wide range of abilities.
- Assess and monitor students' progress, providing feedback to support their development.
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
- Engage with parents and carers to support students' learning.
What the school offers its staff
Why Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?
With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work in a high performing school with outstanding behaviour;
- work in a Christian community with a caring, secure and disciplined environment;
- Benefit from two days of personalised CPD entitlement designed by you;
- Be are part of a highly successful Multi-Academy with a supportive network of experienced, hardworking and committed colleagues with an emphasis on teamwork.
Informal tours of the college with the Principal are welcomed and encouraged.
For Informal enquiries, further details and application forms please contact Mrs H Tapper
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application.Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.