Teacher of Psychology and Humanities

Job Description

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, part of the Woodard family of schools, is a dynamic and popular 11-18 academy located between Worthing and Brighton, serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham.Our aim is that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. We believe that students succeed when the environment is caring and orderly, with teaching that fires the imagination and brings learning to life.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of A level Psychology, with excellent subject knowledge, to join us on a permanent, part time, basis from September 2021 (minimum 0.4FTE). Psychology A Level had a 100% pass rate last year, with 69% of students achieving A*-C. These results were in line with National Averages. A full time role is on offer for a talented individual able to offer both A Level Psychology and an additional Humanities subject (preferably Geography) at KS3 and KS4. The Humanities department is housed in our modern building with state of the art technology in every classroom and has been praised for leading initiatives in active learning.SRWA teaching staff benefit from the following:- a collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships; the opportunity to join and/or benefit from Action Research Groups; proven student progress; excellent student behaviour; an extensive CPD programme tailored to skills and experience; strong links with Brighton and Sussex Universities; dedicated staff wellbeing space and 1-1 mental health booster sessions available; free use of the Academys fitness suite; free on site car parking and easy access to local public transport; childcare voucher scheme; cycle to work scheme.Quotes from last full Ofsted inspection report, Feb 2018"Staff morale is high.""Pupils behaviour is good...Pupils come to lessons ready to learn.""An atmosphere of mutual trust and respect are strengths of the school."A Staff well-being survey commissioned externally in July 2020 for SRWA revealed that these were some of the areas our staff considers are outstanding:Staff moraleJob satisfaction,Opportunity for staff to offer ideasOpportunities for staff professional developmentSupport from line managers,Appreciation of staff achievement/contribution,Induction of new staffStudents respect for staff/others.The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a lively, fast-paced, passionate, demanding yet rewarding place to work. If you want to work with a team of people who love what they do and are prepared to go the extra mile in order to achieve results, and you want to work near Brighton, with all its rich cultural opportunities, then this may be the place for you.Students and staff at SRWA are lucky enough to benefit from a purpose built school with outstanding facilities. As well as a reputation for excellent work in STEM and links to RICARDO, we are also known for our superb performing arts offering and are home to the Sussex Bears Basketball Academy which brings superb sporting expertise.The successful candidate will:- demonstrate the skills of a good teacher be able to interest, encourage and engage students provide appropriate levels of challenge so that all students make good progress use methods and resources that enable all students to learn effectively use assessment information effectively to plan the next steps in students learning make effective use of their time secure high standards of behaviour from students be able to demonstrate a proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of aged 11-18 students (or of successful training for NQTs).This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference to the life experiences and achievements of our students.Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and, if necessary, withdraw the advertisement before the closing date of 28 March 2021, should the right candidate be appointed. Visits to the Academy are welcomed.The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.