DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Required for September 2026Elliott Hudson College is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Director of Psychology. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy – the successful applicant will be expected to be responsible for continually driving improvement in order to achieve the vision of the college and uphold the core values.The Ideal Applicant Should HaveA degree in the relevant subject and qualified teacher status.Good understanding of the A Level Psychology curriculum.Knowledge of strategies that promote a positive climate for learning in subjects with differing demands.A passion for education and for making a difference to disadvantaged students.Ability to provide clear evaluation and strategies for improvement for leadership teams.What We Offer YouAs a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.£2k Cycle to work scheme.About UsElliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, Elliott Hudson College has a mission to ensure that its students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination.Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where we all try to be, and do, a bit better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.If you would like to know more about our college, please visit our website at Elliott Hudson College.How To ApplyIf you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at recruitment@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk or call us on 0113 323 9777.