About this Role

Larkmead School are looking for a passionate, creative and motivational Psychology teacher to join our vibrant and popular Science Faculty. This is a part-time Maternity Cover position teaching Psychology at Advanced level. We are looking for a teacher who can inspire and excite students and who can encourage inquisitive minds to consider the issues affecting individuals and their well-being. Your passion and creativity will be important to continue to develop the subject in the school. 

 You will join a Faculty that is friendly and supportive, where your input will be encouraged and valued and where you can hone and develop the skills for whatever steps you would like to take in the future. 

You will also be joining a school that has a well-deserved reputation for its inclusive and caring ethos. Our students are loyal and friendly and respond well to teachers who are caring and who have high expectations.  As our last Ofsted report made clear, “The school’s caring ethos ensures it maintains its high expectations, both academically and personally, while also continuing to provide strong support to pupils.”

If this sounds like the sort of challenge and environment you are looking for in your career journey and you feel that you possess the potential to develop these attributes, then we very much look forward to meeting you. The position is suitable for NQT’s and experienced teachers.

 As the successful candidate you will be:

• a qualified Psychology teacher who is always looking to develop;
•  confident teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
•  passionate about all aspects of Psychology .
• willing and able to teach other subjects as required within the faculty and beyond
•  committed to making a difference to young people’s lives;
• a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice.  Great teaching and learning across the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration.  Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions.  Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive.  The Larkmead promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression
• a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment
• a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff
• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity and environment you are looking for in your career journey and you feel that you possess these attributes, then we very much look forward to meeting you

Please do not hesitate to get in touch and visit the school prior to making a formal application.

The school reserves the right to consider and interviews candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate.  An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Larkmead School is a member of the Cambrian Learning Trust.  Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  More information about the trust can be found here: Cambrian Learning Trust - Home

Interview process

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date.

The interview process will include teaching a lesson and a panel interview.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Richard Evans (Co-Head of School) via email on: revans@LAR.cambrianlt.org.

The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate.  An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance. 

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of their job role.