We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Psychology (and Sociology) for a Maternity Leave cover, with the potential of becoming a permanent post, who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our amazing students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area.
To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:
teach to Grade 9 standard
ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages
commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture
thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently
constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner
be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme
be passionate about diversity and inclusion
demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.
In return, we will offer you:
a school where students are keen to learn and progress
a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.97 (according to 4Matrix) and an Attainment 8 score of 55.06.
an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days
fast track promotion opportunities
the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete Trust and the Archdiocese of Southwark.
the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.
a school where Psychology enjoys a very high profile and is very well supported by a committed Senior Leadership team.
St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys excellent results. Psychology was introduced to the KS4 curriculum three years ago and has been overwhelmingly successful.
Our students follow the OCR GCSE course. Last summer our girls made outstanding progress in Psychology with 14% of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 79% of pupils achieving a 4+.
The Psychology department is highly successful and progressive department and would welcome either an experienced Psychology teacher, or an ECT to this position. The ability to teach Sociology would be advantageous. The department is accommodated within our Technology Building in a beautiful new suite networked with a Clever Touch board.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)