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Head of Psychology

Part Time moving to Full Time – Permanent Post – Starting January or April 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to lead our highly successful Psychology Department from January or April 2025.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of obtaining excellent outcomes for pupils at A Level.  You will possess the necessary skills to be able to lead, support and monitor colleagues and the creativity and passion for Psychology to design an engaging and academically stimulating programme.

For a full description of the role please see the Candidate Information Pack – Head of Psychology.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance.  Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A one-year probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

For further details or an informal conversation about the role, please call 01223 508955 or email [email protected]

Applications with a one page covering letter addressed to The Head should be submitted to The Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge CB2 7AD ([email protected]) by 09.00 am on 2 October 2024.

Interviews will be held on 10 & 11 October 2024.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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