Teacher - Psychology (January 2027)

Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations Comply with the academy’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management Comply with the academy’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard Comply with the academy’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times Attend all staff briefings Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day. Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest Setting appropriate and demanding expectations Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment Identifying SEN or very able students Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to need Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value Assess and rec