Teacher of Psychology and Sociology

If you are a dedicated, driven Psychology and Sociology Teacher who has a real passion for the subjects and a drive to instil this in your learners then we have an exciting opportunity for you…

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Psychology and Sociology with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly successful and enthusiastic department of Social Sciences, working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners, with the potential opportunity to lead the department for the right candidate.

Psychology is the most popular A Level course on offer in Sixth Form and one of the most popular GCSE options. The AQA Psychology A Level course covers a range of topics including Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Psychological Approaches, Biopsychology, Gender, Aggression, Schizophrenia and Research Methods.  We also offer AQA GCSE Psychology.

Sociology is another very popular subject at A Level in our Sixth Form.  The AQA Sociology A Level course includes topics such as Education, Family and Households, Media, Crime and Deviance and Theory and Methods.

What we are looking for:

●       An excellent classroom practitioner

●       Somebody who is well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

●       Somebody who works well with staff and pupils alike

●       Strong classroom management skills

●       Knowledge of Psychology at KS5 and KS4

●       Knowledge of Sociology at KS5

●       Someone keen to make a difference to the lives of young people

●       Someone looking to join a community that works to develop young people into successful citizens

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:

Professionally:

●       Mentoring and high-level training

o   We are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all round experience whilst completing their induction, collaborating with other trusts to build on this

o   NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential

●       Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities – staff training days offer excellent CPD with outside educational speakers

●       A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students – ‘Fulston Family Values’

●       A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core – working at home

for some PPA sessions has recently been introduced

●       To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Personally:

●       Membership of a generous pension scheme

●       Mindfulness and Wellbeing resources available

●       Access to Westfield Healthcare

●       Free annual Flu Jabs

●       Access to Mental Health First Aiders

●       Free secure parking on site

●       A laptop computer for school use

●       Access to Kent Rewards (including cycle to work scheme)

●       The School canteen and Sixth Form Café provides subsidised meals

●       Respite and Wellbeing weeks on calendar including wellbeing activities for staff and breakfast

●       Social activities