Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care (sixth form)

Job Title: Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care (sixth form)

Location: Middlesbrough College - MC6

Department: A-Levels

Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader of MC6

Salary: £28,419 - £41,874 per annum *subject to progression criteria*  

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Teaching hours: 864 hours per annum

Basis: Full time

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care (sixth form) to join our A-Levels team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next generation of Psychology and Health and Social Care professionals while playing a key role in a thriving academic community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care (sixth form) you will:

• Deliver and manage high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in Psychology and Health and Social Care within the Psychology and Health and Social Care sector.
• Provide hands-on and theoretical instruction in specific areas, e.g., Psychology and Health and Social Care
• Support students' academic and personal growth, helping them achieve their full potential.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience and address the needs of all students.
• Support student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression, providing guidance and tailored support.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• Have relevant experience of teaching Level 3 Psychology and Health and Social Care
• Is a qualified Teacher or willing to work towards**
• Hold GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Have current knowledge of IAG relating to career opportunities in associated areas for post-16 learners and current HE progression routes.
• Have current knowledge of the Ofsted EIF, and the impact of this on classroom delivery.
• Have knowledge of the range of courses offered in Post 16 education that are progression routes for students studying in this area.

*(subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification – see Job description for further details).

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• On-site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee

• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
• Occupational Health
• Free Flu jabs
• Free Gym Membership for all staff.
• Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page. 

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Carolyn Yule, Assistant Principal Sixth Form, on CL.Yule@mbro.ac.uk

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

*The Lecturer Salary Scale is from Pt 5 – Pt 16. The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS.  To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).