Psychology Teacher at Chesham Grammar School
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Job Reference #
EDV/2025/CGS/00481
Location
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA
Contract Type
Fixed Term/Maternity Cover
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
MPS / UPS (fringe)
Closing Date
Midday, 24th Feb 2025
Start Date
1 June 2025 or 1 September 2025
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
Thursday 27 February 2025 (we reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Interview Date(s) Thursday 27 February 2025 (we reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
About this Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional teaching in our Psychology department to cover maternity leave on a fixed term basis. We are seeking a passionate, innovative and forward-thinking graduate teacher (QTS). The successful applicant will join a small friendly and welcoming team with supportive colleagues who work together sharing resources and good practice. We are fortunate to have highly motivated students and we are extremely proud of their achievements.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and students alike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:
• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• Minimum 14% PPA for all teachers (more for TLR holders)
• Engaging, highly motivated and able students
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
APPLICATIONS Please complete an application form via the “mynewterm” portal (follow link: https://mynewterm.com/school/Chesham-Grammar-School/137091)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 24 February 2025, midday
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 27 February
We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to
avoid disappointment
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community
Related Documents
Contact Details
Clare Harvell
01494 782854
Recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
Chesham Grammar School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- For NEWLY QUALIFIED teaching staff, please confirm the following information with regards to your training:
FIRST ROLE
From:
To:
School name:
Primary / Secondary / Special school setting:
Age of children taught?
Length of experience:
SECOND ROLE
From:
To:
School name:
Primary / Secondary / Special school setting:
Age of children taught?
Length of experience:
If you are an experience teacher please state "not applicable"
- QUALIFIED teacher teaching summary (please use a separate block for each role you have undertaken, even if it is within the same school)
POSITION ONE
Name of school or college:
Type of school or college:
Number on roll:
Job title:
Full / part time:
Qualified or unqualified:
Salary Scale:
TLR:
From:
To:
POSITION TWO
Name of school or college:
Type of school or college:
Number on roll:
Job title:
Full / part time:
Qualified or unqualified:
Salary Scale:
TLR:
From:
To:
POSITION THREE
Name of school or college:
Type of school or college:
Number on roll:
Job title:
Full / part time:
Qualified or unqualified:
Salary Scale:
TLR:
From:
To:
POSITION FOUR
Name of school or college:
Type of school or college:
Number on roll:
Job title:
Full / part time:
Qualified or unqualified:
Salary Scale:
TLR:
From:
To:
Please add more blocks as required.
- Please attach, include a statement or email separately (to recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org) a letter of application of no more than two A4 sides setting out (1) your reasons for applying for the post (2) how you believe your experience to date has prepared you for this role (3) what skills and strengths you believe you will bring to CGS and to the department.
About this Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional teaching in our Psychology department to cover maternity leave on a fixed term basis. We are seeking a passionate, innovative and forward-thinking graduate teacher (QTS). The successful applicant will join a small friendly and welcoming team with supportive colleagues who work together sharing resources and good practice. We are fortunate to have highly motivated students and we are extremely proud of their achievements.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and students alike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:
• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• Minimum 14% PPA for all teachers (more for TLR holders)
• Engaging, highly motivated and able students
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
APPLICATIONS Please complete an application form via the “mynewterm” portal (follow link: https://mynewterm.com/school/Chesham-Grammar-School/137091)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 24 February 2025, midday
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 27 February
We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to
avoid disappointment
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community
Related Documents
Contact Details
Clare Harvell
01494 782854
Recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
Chesham Grammar School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- For NEWLY QUALIFIED teaching staff, please confirm the following information with regards to your training: FIRST ROLE From: To: School name: Primary / Secondary / Special school setting: Age of children taught? Length of experience: SECOND ROLE From: To: School name: Primary / Secondary / Special school setting: Age of children taught? Length of experience: If you are an experience teacher please state "not applicable"
- QUALIFIED teacher teaching summary (please use a separate block for each role you have undertaken, even if it is within the same school) POSITION ONE Name of school or college: Type of school or college: Number on roll: Job title: Full / part time: Qualified or unqualified: Salary Scale: TLR: From: To: POSITION TWO Name of school or college: Type of school or college: Number on roll: Job title: Full / part time: Qualified or unqualified: Salary Scale: TLR: From: To: POSITION THREE Name of school or college: Type of school or college: Number on roll: Job title: Full / part time: Qualified or unqualified: Salary Scale: TLR: From: To: POSITION FOUR Name of school or college: Type of school or college: Number on roll: Job title: Full / part time: Qualified or unqualified: Salary Scale: TLR: From: To: Please add more blocks as required.
- Please attach, include a statement or email separately (to recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org) a letter of application of no more than two A4 sides setting out (1) your reasons for applying for the post (2) how you believe your experience to date has prepared you for this role (3) what skills and strengths you believe you will bring to CGS and to the department.
Chesham Grammar School
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HP5 1BA
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