Head of PSHCE (With RE Teaching Responsibility)

Are you passionate about student development and personal growth?

At Edgar Wood Academy, we believe in inspiring and motivating our students to reach their full potential. We are seeking a dynamic, committed, and innovative leader to take on the role of Head of PSHCE with a teaching responsibility for RE. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) curriculum while also delivering high-quality Religious Education lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of the PSHCE and Citizenship curriculum, ensuring it aligns with safeguarding priorities, the local context, and whole-school strategic objectives.
• Fostering a culture of aspiration by embedding British Values and the teaching of Protected Characteristics.
• Providing leadership in developing careers education across the school, ensuring full alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Collaborating with staff and external agencies to provide outstanding personal development opportunities for students, including work experience and extracurricular activities.
• Leading and coordinating RE lessons in line with the school curriculum, engaging students and ensuring inclusivity.
• Supporting the Assistant Headteacher in developing strong partnerships with Rochdale Sixth Form and other educational providers to raise student aspirations.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching RE and/or PSHCE with a commitment to improving student outcomes.
• Leadership experience in curriculum development or a similar capacity is desirable.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and the PSHE curriculum, with a commitment to student well-being and personal development.
• A proven ability to assess and evaluate the impact of the curriculum and adapt it to meet the needs of all students.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to whole-school values and working collaboratively to support student development.

Why Join Edgar Wood Academy?

At Edgar Wood Academy, we provide a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged, and every staff member plays a key role in our students’ academic and personal development. You will be joining a team that is committed to creating opportunities for students to thrive, both academically and personally, as part of an inclusive, values-driven community.

To Apply

Please visit www.edgarwood.org or www.altusep.com for more information and to apply. Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@altusep.com.

Closing date: 12pm on 2nd April 2025.

Edgar Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check. The Altus Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.