Team Leader of Psychology and Health & Social Care

About the job

Key information

Full-time, permanent for September 2026

Salary range MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1 (currently £3,525 per annum)

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Team Leader of Psychology and Health & Social Care to develop further the work of our departments. The postholder will predominantly teach KS5 Psychology but there will be a requirement to teach some Health & Social Care. The post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build on the success of the departments and to raise the profile of the subjects even higher within the school and the community. The quality of teaching and learning is at the forefront of our Team Development Plan. We are particularly pro-active in sharing good practice to plan, structure and deliver outstanding lessons.

What is in it for me?

The post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join our popular and highly regarded school, central to our local community, and the opportunity to develop their career in our beautiful working environment, with the support of our large and dedicated team of teaching and support staff.

As a Research School, we work with the evidence to continually develop the best practice and we are looking for a committed professional to join us on that ambitious educational journey.

In return we offer:

• A school committed to the values of respect, empathy and politeness. The school has served the community of Wells and the surrounding area for nearly 400 years. We believe that by working together, we’ll succeed.
• An 11-18 school with a thriving Sixth Form. We are a truly comprehensive school which focuses on meeting the needs of all students.
• A commitment to your continued professional development. All teaching staff are members of a coaching group where they share best practice and work collaboratively to refine their pedagogy. In addition, we offer an individual Personal Professional Development Programme where staff can focus on either developing classroom practice or leadership skills.
• Access to the latest evidence-based practice. As a Research School, we help teachers get ‘closer to the evidence’ through communication, training and support for innovation.
• A supportive team of teachers, support staff and governors who take great pride in their work and celebrate one another’s success.
• The chance to work alongside our amazing, positive and inspirational students who love learning and deserve the very best in teaching and learning opportunities.
• A staff assistance programme with a specialist provider, CareFirst, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee at The Blue School.

DBS check

The Blue School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 20 March 2026

Interview Date: Friday 27 March 2026

For further details and application form, please visit our website or email Mrs Jo Stitch, Headteacher’s PA, at jobs@theblueschool.somerset.sch.uk

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