Apply online HEAD OF PSYCHOLOGY

Ref 179066
Grade MPR/UPR + TLR2b
Salary £30494 to £ 46384 
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 01/09/2022 
Closing Date 9am 31/01/2022
Location
BACUP AND RAWTENSTALL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Glen Road , Waterfoot , Rossendale , BB4 7BJ
Tel: 01706 234500
School website: www.brgs.org.uk
Roll: 1300
Information

Full time Head of Psychology



Required for September 2022 (or earlier if possible)



Salary Scale: MPR/UPR + TLR2b




  • Do you want to be a leader of a successful and high-achieving department in a school community where innovation and aspiration run alongside a commitment to historical values and traditions?

  • Are you looking for a school committed to the development of all students as well rounded individuals and potential future leaders?

  • Do you want to work with highly motivated students who are keen to learn and develop?

  • Are you looking for an opportunity to work with and lead a committed team of experienced and highly qualified staff?

  • Do you want to make a leading contribution to sustaining a record of high academic achievement?

  • Do you have the skills to lead the further development of teaching and learning?

  • Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner with the vision and leadership skills to maintain high standards, build on success and help lead a successful department into the next stage of its development?



We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to the full time, permanent post of Head of Psychology.  This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner to take on the leadership of a collaborative and academically successful department in a successful and oversubscribed 11-18 grammar school in the Manchester commuter belt. 



BRGS was rated outstanding in all categories in its most recent OFSTED inspection, and has a strong focus on staff development.  The sixth form at BRGS includes around 400 students and the department currently delivers Psychology to 151 students at A-level. 



The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.



Completed applications should be returned to:



aw@brgs.org.uk marked ‘Head of Psychology Application’



To enable governors to give full consideration to your application:



•     complete the application form in full



•     enclose a supporting statement of no more than 1200 words (12point font).



The closing date for applications is Monday 31st January 2022 – 9am



Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

More Information can be found at www.brgs.org.uk
Proposed Interview Date:
TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

aw@brgs.org.uk. aw@brgs.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.