Teacher of Psychology Temporary Maternity Cover

Head of Centre: Mrs Janette Shea

Teacher of Psychology - 0.8 FTE (temporary maternity cover)

MPS1 to UPS3 ( full time equivalent salary 32916 to 51048)

This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave. Required from 01/12/25 to provisionally 26/06/26 or the return date of the substantive postholder if this is earlier.

Outwood Academy Valley is a popular and oversubscribed school in Worksop North Nottinghamshire. The academy has 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and shares a Post 16 Centre which has 500 students with Outwood Academy Portland. The Post 16 Centre is just a two-minute walk from the school. Both sites have excellent facilities providing a modern and motivational learning and working environment. Outwood Post 16 Centre builds on the great work of the Outwood Academies in Worksop to provide first class A level education.

Courses are delivered by many of the same outstanding teachers who teach at Outwood Academy Portland and Outwood Academy Valley and also include specialist Post 16 teachers to provide students with a unique mix that generates the very best experience. Outwoods amazingly successful teaching styles continue to expand so students at the Post 16 Centre receive even greater levels of challenge and development while continuing to build on their collaboration skills leadership styles and higher order communication techniques that we have embedded at GCSE.

The Academy wishes to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Psychology specialist who will work with our team that offers outstanding A Level provision. An excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject at Key Stage 5 is essential as is a passion for Psychology. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of students first. Your relentless drive will ensure our students gain the best possible outcomes.

Being part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust means that all staff have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels with scope to build a career across a range of schools. There is an opportunity for subject specific CPD and in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.

We believe that all teaching and support staff posts at our Academy are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit a dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to our academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

A message from the community executive principal.

As the Community Executive Principal Im excited to share why joining our team offers a unique and rewarding experience that goes beyond working in a single school - if you choose to become a part of the team you will influence the lives of over 6000 young people; shaping their futures by raisingstandards and transforming lives.

Imagine being part of a supportive network of four Outwood academies across Nottinghamshire andSheffield where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is what it means to be part of our Outwood community and its something Im passionate about fostering in my role. Across the learning community we host joint senior team meetings schedule regular learning walks in different schools for colleagues (at all levels) work with local businesses to secure student opportunities and enrichments and are constantly developing mechanisms for working with parents. We have fostered a cultureof sharing the very best practice across the community and are committed to providing world class professional development for teaching and support staff.

With us you will have the opportunity to:

• Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools:Share best practices participate in joint projects and learn from a diverse range of experienced professionals.
• Develop your skills and expertise:Benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities and contribute to a dynamic learning community.
• Make a bigger impact:Your contributions will extend beyond your own classroom and school influencing and supporting colleagues and students across the community.
• Be part of something bigger:Experience the strength and support of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.

I work closely with each academy in our community to facilitate this collaboration ensuring that we are sharing our strengths learning from each other and constantly striving for improvement. This creates a truly unique and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We also look to extend and enrich the lives of our students ensuring they too benefit from being part of a wider community than the one in which they live.

If you would like to discuss this role further or require any more information prior to making an application please contact Janette Shea Head of Worksop Post 16 Centre at

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Closing date: Midday Friday 03rd October 2025

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