Teacher of A Level Psychology and Sociology (12 month maternity cover contract)

New College Worcester is the leading national residential school and college for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired. 

Alongside our cohort of students who are vision impaired, we also welcome a small number of sighted students to our day provision, whose secondary and tertiary needs closely mirror those of our blind and vision‑impaired students. 

Every student at NCW has a tailored programme, carefully planned and delivered to meet need according to their own EHCP in three key areas; academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community. 

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a fantastic candidate to join our NCW community. Are you creative, innovative, and keen to support children and young people who are vision impaired? We are looking for an experienced teacher of A-Level Psychology and Sociology. We have a well-resourced department, who are very experienced and who will provide all the support you need. You will be delivering A-Level to small groups of students. It will be the most rewarding teaching experience. We want a teacher who holds QTS and who is keen to take their career in a new direction and develop new skills, and apply their teaching experience in a new direction.

Main Responsibilities
1. Teaching, Learning and Student Experience

• Deliver engaging, well planned and effective lessons in Psychology and Sociology at Key Stage 5.
• Develop inclusive teaching strategies that meet the needs of all learners, including students with visual impairments and additional learning needs.
• Embed personalised learning approaches to support student confidence, independence and achievement.
• Contribute to departmental development and support initiatives that enhance teaching, learning and outcomes.
• Create, review and adapt schemes of work to meet curriculum and examination board requirements.
• Assess, monitor and track student progress, using data effectively to set aspirational targets and support achievement.
• Assist the Head of Department and senior leaders in ensuring the curriculum contributes to the school's strategic objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up to date student records, registers and assessment information using the school's management information systems.
• Participate in Parents' Evenings and other events that support student progress and engagement.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Identify and raise concerns regarding students' welfare, progress or wellbeing, making recommendations to support positive outcomes.
• Provide high quality written, oral and diagnostic feedback to help students make excellent progress.

2. Resources, Compliance and Health & Safety

• Comply with all college policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support the effective use of resources within the department.
• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy and positive learning environment at all times.

3. General Responsibilities

• Uphold the values, vision and Statement of Purpose of NCW.
• Adhere to all safeguarding, child protection, equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and high expectations in all aspects of the role.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance practice and contribute to the wider school community.

Person Specification Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Relevant teaching qualification.

Teaching and Learning

Essential

• Experience of teaching A Level Psychology.
• Experience of teaching A Level Sociology.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons that promote high levels of student achievement.

Desirable

• Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Evidence of contributing to improvements beyond your own classroom or department.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• Resilience, adaptability and a solution focused approach.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student success.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative and independence.

Expected Start Date: 1st February 2027

We are not taking telephone calls from agencies regarding this role.