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TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY

Employer
BHASVIC
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
The current full-time salary range for qualified teachers is £25,826 to £42,149 per annum
Closing date
15 Dec 2021

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Sector
Education, Further
Contract Type
Fixed term
Hours
Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY (Maternity Cover, Fixed term, full or part time)

Required to start 4 January 2022

We are seeking to appoint a full time Teacher of Psychology to join this well-established and popular department. Part time applications will also be considered. As a successful and thriving Sixth Form College with around 3,000 students and 320 staff, we are seeking to appoint someone who can bring flexibility, commitment and energy to this important job. In return you will join a vibrant college community with an informal working environment. The College is an open and friendly place to work, with staff that are very supportive of each other, and a range of benefits offered to ensure health and well- being. 

We welcome applications from teachers with ideas, enthusiasm and strong teaching ability, who can work within the diverse demands of the department whilst maintaining its recognised strengths and attributes.

This post is fixed term to cover a member of staff on maternity leave from 4 January 2022 until October half term 2022 or the return of the current post holder if earlier.

The BHASVIC Corporation has adopted the conditions of service and salary scales applicable to sixth form Colleges. The current full time salary range for qualified teachers is £25,826 to £42,149 per annum (depending upon experience).

The Psychology Department 

Psychology is a well-established and popular department. Well over 750 students take A level Psychology (AQA A), taught by ten teachers, nine of whom are full time.  All teachers teach across the whole specification, as groups are generally not shared.  AS Psychology is also offered to a small number of Year 13 students.

The department also offers the WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Criminology with numbers expected to rise to over 200 students in 2021-22.

The department works closely as a team.  Every teacher takes on an element of course leadership and planning of teaching resources is shared.

We have extremely high standards for all our students and aim to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a stimulating and varied learning environment.  We look to exploit diverse strategies of teaching, learning, motivation and tracking so that all students are able to access the understanding and knowledge needed to prepare them effectively for examination and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY 

For details of how to submit your application, please visit our website www.bhasvic.ac.uk/the-college/working-for-us/current-vacancies

If you are interested in applying for the post please submit your application ASAP. There will not be a formal deadline date and we will invite appropriate candidates to interview as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions about the role please do not hesitate to contact Tarquin Grossman [Head of Faculty] – t.grossman@bhasvic.ac.uk 

For applicants who are invited to interview there will be ample opportunity to learn more about our provision and needs through discussions with staff.

BHASVIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   

 

Company

We are a successful Sixth Form College, graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012.

About 50% of our students come from Brighton and Hove, but many come from other state and independent schools throughout Sussex. The same variety of backgrounds, cultures and interests that make the Brighton area unique, also makes the College a lively, stimulating place to work.

There are approximately 2500 students on roll, of whom the vast majority (approximately 99%) follow Level 3 courses (mostly AS, A levels or BTECs) with the remainder following ESOL courses. The vast majority of our students are in the 16-19 age range, and following full-time courses. We have a strong local reputation for the academic success of our students and for our focus on individuals’ needs.

We are very proud of the achievements of our students and very much value the individual contribution that each of our staff make to our continuing success.  Our last staff satisfaction survey found that nearly 90% of staff at BHASVIC enjoyed their job. 

The College is within walking distance of Brighton town centre, Brighton train station and is on a main bus route.  Please note that there is limited parking on the College campus and parking permits are allocated according to the distance you have to travel to work.

We offer a good package of employee benefits including:

  • A family friendly approach to help achieve a healthy work/life balance.
  • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for all our teaching staff.
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme for all our support staff.
  • 24 days annual leave entitlement for our support staff which increases to 29 days after 5 years service (plus 8 days bank holiday).
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • We support the principles of the ‘Living Wage’
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Canteen and café on site for both staff and students
  • Free tea, coffee and newspapers provided in the staff room

Staff Well Being

  • Free Counselling and Occupational Health Service
  • Discounts at local shops and businesses including gym membership
  • Opportunity to apply for a year out after a qualifying period
  • Family friendly policies

Staff Development Opportunities

  • Induction programme for all staff
  • Specific induction programme for new managers
  • Management development programme available through FE Sussex
  • Free qualification training for staff who qualify.
  • Financial support for staff wishing to study for additional qualifications.
  • A comprehensive staff development programme for all staff.
  • All staff are given the opportunity to discuss their development needs with their line manager at least twice a year.


BHASVIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Company info
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Telephone
01273 552200
Location
205 Dyke Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 6EG
GB

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