Teacher of Psychology, Global Perspectives & Research, Humanities

Job Description

Required Skills or Experience

The prospective candidate for this position must have the following skills and experience:

• A good honours degree in Psychology major; also desirable if you have Psychology combined with another subject. 
• A very strong background in research and academic writing, to be able to teach (GP&R). 
• Ability to teach another subject either in humanities or science. 
• A commitment to work with children in a child-centered school.
• Some teaching experience in any learning environment for children and young adults will be desirable. 
• Some experience or knowledge of teaching the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum will be desirable.
• A good communicator ready to be an excellent role model for children.
• Very strong ICT skills; ability to use ICT as the central tool in the delivery of all lessons.
• Strong knowledge in research methods and systems.
• Ability to guide students away from producing plagiarized essays.
• A strong indication of a desire to work with children in a school for the foreseeable future. 
• Ability to work in a proactive manner, able to make quick decisions and be willing to embark on continuous professional development.
• Competent team player, able to work together with other members of the department and other members of the school community.
• Able to work under pressure to meet all deadlines with regards to reports and Medium Term Plans. 
• A strong and positive work ethic and a responsible attitude to working with children.