TEACHER OF
PSYCHOLOGY & BIOLOGY
September 2012
Psychology is taught at AS and A2 level only and delivered by one member of staff. Biology is taught from year 7 to A2 level
and the department consists of two full-time and one part-time member of staff. Both subjects are popular A level choices
and we are looking for someone to join our team who can offer the flexibility to teach across both disciplines. An ability to
teach iGCSE (Certificate) Biology is required, although A level Biology teaching is not essential. Psychology and Biology are
both departments within the Science Faculty, which also includes Chemistry, Physics and Academic PE. Apart from
Academic PE we are located geographically within the same area of the school. Next year there will be 12 academic
members of staff in the faculty and support from three technicians and the Faculty Secretary. The Sciences have a
successful academic record and are popular within the school.
The school moves to a two week time table next year, pupils in years 7 and 8 get six hours of general science over a two
week period. Those students who are part of the Specialist Music Scheme at the school will get an hour less at this stage
over the same two week rotation. In year 9 we start the teaching AQA iGCSE (Certificate) Sciences. The majority of
students will follow Triple Award Separate Science but some will follow the Double Award course. In addition Musicians
may opt to drop a science subject in years 10 & 11. Each of the sciences is taught by subject specialists from year 9
onwards wherever possible. Year 9 students spend 7 hours on science over two weeks, which rises to 12 hours in year 11.
There is an AS and A2 teaching group in Psychology, with entry typically between 10 and 12 students each year. Biology is
usually a two group entry at AS and A2 with numbers typically around 30 to 35 in the lower sixth form.
In the sixth form, Psychology candidates study the OCR specification and the Biologists AQA. The vast majority of our
students go on to university or Music College. Each year we have a good number of students that go on to Oxbridge
Colleges or Russell Group Universities, and therefore ability to stretch and challenge the most able at A level is an
important part of our work. Psychology, biology and the other sciences are popular university choices as are engineering,
dentistry, medicine and veterinary science.
It is probable that the teacher we appoint will teach AS and A level Psychology, General Science in year 7 & 8 as well as
AQA iGCSE Biology.
The faculty runs many trips, visits and competitions as well as after school clubs, revision workshops and groups such as
the Engineering Education Scheme. All members of the academic team are expected to contribute to this programme.
We are looking to appoint a lively and passionate communicator to pass on their enthusiasm to our students. You should
be an excellent classroom practitioner who really enjoys working with young people. You will join a dynamic, friendly and
supportive team and a willingness to contribute as part of this group is essential.
Further Information
Attached is the job description for Teachers at the school. This form is the basis of ongoing professional development
review.
Remuneration for the post is based on national scale plus 2% plus a Wells Allowance..
Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 21th May 2012 12 noon. An application form and the names of
two referees should be emailed to g.hodkinson@well-cathedral-school.com as soon as possible. The school website is
www.wellscathedralschool.com
Kenneth Padgett
Head of Science
May 2012
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AN ACADEMIC SUBJECT TEACHER
Academic Line Manager: Head of Department
Teaching
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To teach groups across the age and ability range as agreed with the Head of Department.
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To ensure that students are taught according to their individual needs and abilities, following the
syllabus and programmes of study set by the school and the department.
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To employ teaching strategies that engenders enthusiasm and raises the aspirations of all students.
To observe and comment on lessons of a ‘BUDDY’.
Pupil Learning
 To be aware of the benchmark data that is available on each pupil taught.
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To ensure that each pupil has a target examination grade.
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To prepare students for public examinations and assessment and to mark their work and record the
results as required.
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To comply with the departmental policy for marking students’ work and to keep a record of marks
and grades awarded.
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To attend grades meetings and parents’ evening as required.
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To keep a record of work covered by students.
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To set and mark homework regularly.
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To complete reports and records on students
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To maintain high standards of discipline in the classroom so that there is an atmosphere conducive
to work.
Subject and School Contribution
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To contribute to the development of the curriculum within the department and the faculty and the
school as a whole
To contribute to the development of teaching and learning materials for use by the teaching team.
To take a full part in meetings for faculty and departmental planning.
To attend assemblies.
To attend appropriate staff meetings.
To promote the school department and the faculty through displays of work, extra curricular
activities and participation in events, competitions etc.
To ensure that care is taken of the fabric of the classroom, the furniture and apparatus, and to see
that rooms are left tidy and in good condition after use.
To participate in the school’s Professional Development and Review process.
NDW
September 2009