Head of Psychology
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | d3173788-a007-4452-a5c3-e91ef089f54b |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to lead a popular and successful department to the next level?
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, collaborative, and visionary Head of Psychology to join The Ecclesbourne School. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher to shape the strategic direction of Psychology across Key Stage 5.
You will take ownership of curriculum design, assessment, and outcomes, ensuring that our students not only excel academically but also develop a deep, analytical understanding of the human mind. We are looking for a leader who can inspire both students and staff, driving innovation in teaching and learning.
As Head of Department, you will:
• Lead, manage, and continuously develop the psychology curriculum at Key Stage 5, ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive, and meets the needs of all learners.
• Analyse performance data to implement effective intervention strategies and secure outstanding results.
• Line manage and mentor department colleagues, including ECTs, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage the department budget and resources effectively.
• Stay abreast of developments in psychological research and examination specifications.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A proven track record of excellent A-level psychology results.
• Experience leading a team or managing a curriculum area (or demonstrable readiness for a step up to leadership).
• A clear vision for how to make psychology engaging and rigorous.
• High expectations of behaviour, achievement, and effort.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
What the school offers its staff
• Eager and motivated students who are ready to learn.
• Supportive and collaborative colleagues with a shared vision for success.
• Excellent facilities and resources to support outstanding teaching and learning.
• A positive and forward-thinking school community with a strong reputation.
• Professional Development opportunities for training and career development.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with immediate membership.
• Wellbeing. We value our staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
• School admissions. Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are including in our admissions criteria.
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive faculty which consists of subject specialists who are enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational teachers of maths. You will be able to use your talents to help make a difference to the lives and aspirations of our students.
This is a real opportunity to contribute to the continuing success of the school.
Further details about the role
School visits:
Should you wish to visit our school we are able to offer tours each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time at 9.45, 10.45 or 11.45am and 1.45 or 2.45pm.
Please contact:
tspencer-keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
to arrange a visit.
You will be most warmly welcomed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Are you ready to lead a popular and successful department to the next level?
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, collaborative, and visionary Head of Psychology to join The Ecclesbourne School. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher to shape the strategic direction of Psychology across Key Stage 5.
You will take ownership of curriculum design, assessment, and outcomes, ensuring that our students not only excel academically but also develop a deep, analytical understanding of the human mind. We are looking for a leader who can inspire both students and staff, driving innovation in teaching and learning.
As Head of Department, you will:
• Lead, manage, and continuously develop the psychology curriculum at Key Stage 5, ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive, and meets the needs of all learners.
• Analyse performance data to implement effective intervention strategies and secure outstanding results.
• Line manage and mentor department colleagues, including ECTs, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage the department budget and resources effectively.
• Stay abreast of developments in psychological research and examination specifications.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A proven track record of excellent A-level psychology results.
• Experience leading a team or managing a curriculum area (or demonstrable readiness for a step up to leadership).
• A clear vision for how to make psychology engaging and rigorous.
• High expectations of behaviour, achievement, and effort.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
What the school offers its staff
• Eager and motivated students who are ready to learn.
• Supportive and collaborative colleagues with a shared vision for success.
• Excellent facilities and resources to support outstanding teaching and learning.
• A positive and forward-thinking school community with a strong reputation.
• Professional Development opportunities for training and career development.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with immediate membership.
• Wellbeing. We value our staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
• School admissions. Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are including in our admissions criteria.
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive faculty which consists of subject specialists who are enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational teachers of maths. You will be able to use your talents to help make a difference to the lives and aspirations of our students.
This is a real opportunity to contribute to the continuing success of the school.
Further details about the role
School visits:
Should you wish to visit our school we are able to offer tours each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time at 9.45, 10.45 or 11.45am and 1.45 or 2.45pm.
Please contact:
tspencer-keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
to arrange a visit.
You will be most warmly welcomed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.