Head of Psychology

Overview

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Head of Psychology to start in August 2025.

The Department

The department consists of three members of staff, teaching A-level Psychology to approximately 100 pupils. The classes average fifteen students across years 12 and 13, following the AQA syllabus. In recent years, the department has achieved impressive results, including a 98% A*-B pass rate in A-Level last summer. Many pupils pursue Psychology and related degrees at prestigious universities.

The department currently operates from a dedicated classroom equipped with full interactive C-touch facilities, and a second classroom is anticipated due to increased pupil interest.

Pupils engage in an annual reading trip at the end of year 12, conducting their own research, with recent visits to the psychology department of Exeter University and the Bethlem Museum of the Mind in London.

Role Specification

The successful candidate will lead and manage all aspects of the Psychology department, ensuring the teaching, progress, and attainment of all Year 12 and 13 pupils. They will be an exemplary classroom practitioner, inspiring students with their passion for psychology. Responsibilities include:

• Leading by example in the classroom
• Devising and overseeing the department’s extension programme
• Supporting pupils in their applications to leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge
• Contributing to the school’s pastoral system as a tutor in one of the 14 day or boarding houses
• Participating in the extensive Games programme and leading one of over 100 school societies

Candidates are encouraged to highlight their interests and enthusiasms in their applications. All teachers benefit from mentorship during their probationary period and are supported to engage in continuous professional development thereafter.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• This role involves daily contact with pupils and engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons they interact with.