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Psychology Teacher - Luton

Date posted : 02/07/19
£130 - £185 per day + negotiable

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A well-established Academy in Luton is looking to welcome a Psychology teacher to their supportive learning environment, ready for September. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Psychology who expresses an ambitious style of learning and a real passion for the subject to deliver lessons at Secondary Level.

This position requires someone who is experienced teaching up to KS5 and understands the curriculum. This may be the perfect opportunity for a teacher looking to build upon their experience or are ready for a change or new challenges.

Applicants should be keenly interested in how children learn, have a positive and collaborative approach to teaching and learning, and be driven to induce progression in the Psychology department.

Are you an ambitious, confident and zealous Teacher? Are you able to use your knowledge and experience to deliver a range of interactive lessons?

This incredible opportunity is for a full time basis in Luton for September. This vibrant and exciting school is looking to appoint a teacher who can captivate student's interest in this subject and reap the rewards of improvements across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

About the role:

The school is proud to home a dynamic and friendly environment. Ideally, this position requires a Fully Qualified Teacher, but isn't necessary. This opportunity will give invaluable experience and help you explore whether teaching is for you. The teacher would need to be enthusiastic yet calm, caring and conscientious to help students settle into their new academic year. This school supports teachers and offers CPD programmes.

A warm welcome to applications from Newly Qualified Teachers and History specialists!

The successful candidate must…
- Have a 'can-do', positive attitude
- Value the success of the students, in preparation and throughout the GCSE period
- Have the drive to make a difference
- Confident with classroom control
- Have excellent interpersonal skills

To be considered for this role, you will be required to:
- Have a DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.
- Be able to provide two references from the last 6 years.

What Teaching Personnel can offer:
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The option to work across a range of branches; SEN/Primary/Secondary
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Varied and rewarding work with amazing children in schools
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Weekly pay with highly competitive daily rates
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Ongoing support with a specialist consultant
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Constant work available with day-to-day, short-term, long-term and TEMP to PERM options

In order to register with Teaching Personnel, candidates are required to have Child Workforce DBS registered on the update service. All candidates are required to complete a Safeguarding course through Teaching Personnel, or provide a relevant safeguarding certificate during your registration process. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory vetting checks and references.

Please call Lauren on 01604 521222 for more information, or email your CV to lauren.evans-

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