Head of PSHE

Bassingbourn Village College is an excellent school set in South Cambridgeshire. We are very proud of our school and the educational opportunities that it provides for our wonderful students. We have very high aspirations and ambitions. Our exam results are excellent placing Bassingbourn Village College consistently amongst the top performing state schools in Cambridgeshire and well above the national average. We are one of the founding members of Anglian Learning, a multi academy trust formed of four highly successful Cambridgeshire secondary schools. 

The Governors of the College are looking to appoint an outstanding professional to the position of Head of PSHE. We would particularly welcome applicants who also have specialisms in Design and Technology, English or Drama. 

We offer:

- a supportive, committed and motivated team full of specialist staff

- small class sizes 

- additional non contact time

- IWB in each room

- a forward thinking team open to new initiatives and strategies

- well behaved and motivated students

- supportive parents and governors

- clear opportunities for both professional and career development

The successful candidate will:

- be a creative and dynamic teacher and leader

- be a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students. 

- possess resilience and a sense of humour

- have the capacity to reflect, modify and implement learning to challenge and support all students 

- have the highest ambitions for our students, the school and yourself

Bassingbourn Village College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Flexible working requests will be considered.   We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. 

To apply, please complete an application form which is available on our website www.bassingbournvc.net/vacancies and forward with a letter to Mrs Smith by post or email to ssmith@bassingbournvc.org outlining how you would successfully implement the requirements of the job description and how your previous experience has successfully prepared you for this post.