Teacher of Psychology

ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL
The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 13+ from all over the world. Students study for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

JOB OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a teaching role, where you can devote time to educating international students with the highest aspirations? Our student body is diverse, inspiring and ever-growing in number. Consequently, an exciting opportunity has arisen to teach Psychology within the Humanities department at the Worthgate School. The Humanities department offers a broad range of subjects within a variety of programmes of Study:
GCSE, PRE, A-level, IB Diploma and University Foundation programmes. Subject disciplines include History, Geography, Environmental Systems and Societies, Psychology, Sociology, Global Politics, International Relations.

As a teacher, this is a fantastic and truly unique environment in which to work. Class sizes are small, and students are motivated to learn and ultimately progress to excellent universities. Hence applicants who particularly relish teaching at A-level standard will find the Worthgate School hugely enjoyable and fulfilling. The Humanities disciplines are very popular subjects with our students, who also often apply to related university courses, both nationally and internationally. Consequently, we are not only looking for a teacher who can harness the international contexts of our classrooms and offer an inclusive environment for students to engage in dialogue and develop their academic skills, but also someone who can drive engaging cocurricular opportunities for our students and staff. We expect teachers to be involved in our super-curricular activities, 'Electives’, where currently members of the faculty offer MUN, EPQ, Philosophy and Psychology Societies.

Applicants should also evidence a commitment to their professional development. There are excellent, funded opportunities at Worthgate for successful applicants to undertake the NPQ qualifications (Leading Teacher Development, Senior Leadership, NPQ SENCO) with us in partnership with UCL, and multiple teachers enrol on these NPQ programmes each year. Since we belong to a wider group of schools (CATS Global Schools), the academic team benefit from cross-school collaborations and events. Staff are encouraged to identify and contribute to such professional relationships.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Subject specialism in Psychology, with a degree in a related discipline;
• A critical understanding of developments in the relevant subject and curriculum areas;
• Enthusiasm to identify and embrace extra- and co-curricular opportunities to enrich our student experience;
• An ability to promote high standards of literacy and articulacy in the English language;
• Responsive teaching strategies that incorporate high quality feedback and a focus on literacy;
• A proven record of excellent, reflective, and inspiring classroom practice;
• Responsive teaching strategies that incorporate high-quality feedback;
• Interest in, and knowledge of, national and international current affairs related to the Humanities’ disciplines;
• Commitment to ensuring our students have an enriched, holistic boarding school experience.

BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.