Teacher of Psychology

1. Qualifications / Training PGCE/PGCE

Post 16 / QTS or another appropriate and equivalent teaching qualification. Degree

level qualification. Successful

teaching experience with 16-18 learners and/ or the ability to teach Psychology

to level 3 Awareness

of current developments in the sector. Evidence

of continuing professional development. Strong

IT and Systems Skills. An ability to

interpret and act on information from student data. Evidence

of success in leading improvement in student outcomes. Record

of successful dealings with staff, parents and students.

2. Skills and Experience

Strategies

for promoting equality of opportunity together with knowledge and

understanding of the educational needs of a multi-cultural population.

Strategies,

knowledge and understanding of the measures required to safeguard and promote

the welfare of children and young people.

Team-working

skills – the ability to contribute to and implement decisions taken by the

team to support and guide students to outstanding results.

Self-management

– the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.

Effective

problem-solving skills.

Positive

attitude to working with students, staff and parents.

Approachable,

enthusiastic and well organised.

Conscientious,

honest and reliable and a sense of humour

A

commitment to the Trust and Trust improvement.