Head of PSHE

Head of PSHE

Salary: Depending on Experience

Location: Cheltenham

This is a permanent, part time vacancy.

Dean Close School are looking to appoint a Head of PSHE to join our school from September 2024. This is a part time role, up to 30 hours per week, and the salary on offer is depending on experience and with an additional responsibility allowance.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Department to take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of PSHE at our senior School. The Head of PSHE is responsible for leading and managing the PSHE curriculum and related activities for pupils in year 9, 10 and 11 as well as a talk orientated programme for 6th formers.

The role and responsibilities of this position are to include:

• To develop appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, assessment policies and teaching strategies within the group of teachers responsible for the delivery of PSHE.
• To manage the PHSE department budget
• To represent the PHSE department at Faculty meetings
• To develop, implement and maintain the PSHE programme of study and schemes of work for years 9 – 11.
• To develop, implement and maintain a programme of PSHE orientated activities and lectures for 6th form.
• To deliver high-quality PSHE lessons to pupils, utilising a variety of teaching methods and resources.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.