Maternity Cover Head of Psychology

Closing date: Midday, Monday 27 November

We are recruiting for a Head of Psychology to join the Department in a Maternity Cover role.

The Social Sciences Department is made up of two full-time members of staff. The successful applicant would take responsibility for teaching Psychology at A Level.
Psychology is taught as a GCSE option in the Fourth and Fifth Form following the AQA specification. The subject is a popular choice and pupils are taught in small classes in dedicated well-equipped rooms. There is a healthy uptake for Psychology A Level. We follow the AQA specification. Currently, the options chosen for year two include Forensic Psychology, Schizophrenia and Relationships. However, there is room for negotiation depending on the skills and expertise a candidate has to offer.

To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically (as separate PDF documents in one email) the following to Mrs Sophie Crossley, Head of Human Resources, on recruitment@cokethorpe.org before the closing date. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date:

  • A covering letter addressed to Mr Damian Ettinger, Headmaster
  • A completed Cokethorpe School application form
  • Personal CVs are not required

Please note that for candidates invited to interview, referees will be contacted prior to the interview date.
Deadline for applications: Midday on Monday 27 November. Early applications are encouraged.
Interviews may take place before the closing date for suitable candidates.

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Maternity Cover Head of Psychology