Teacher of Psychology and Health and Social Care

Employer
Kings Academy
Location
Cheddar, Somerset
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
TBC
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
2nd February 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1531189
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Job ID: 1531189
  • Fixed Term Contract until August 2026 0.2FTE required as soon as possible
  • Suitable for an Experienced Teacher or ECT

We want to hear from you if you are a committed, inspiring, highly motivated Teacher of Psychology and or Health and Social Care or an ECT aspiring to be such a teacher, who has a passion for seeing young people succeed. The team is supportive and passionate about collaboration and sharing good practice. It is important that you have an unrelenting commitment to ensuring that all students reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, have a passion for learning and a tireless commitment to challenging and inspiring students to maximise their achievement.

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust

• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents

• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities

• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme

• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution more than 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding) who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential

• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge

• Organised and have excellent communication skills

• Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject and able to deliver results

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026 Interview date: TBC

To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, together with a letter of application for the attention of Mrs J Cowper (Headteacher). Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.

Completed applications should be returned by post to the HR Department or by email.

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Safeguarding Statement:

The Kings of Wessex Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.