Head of Learning for Life (RS Specialist Required)

The King's (The Cathedral) School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Peterborough seeks a Head of Department for Learning for Life to mentor a team of teachers dedicated to equipping students with essential life skills while integrating Christian values into the curriculum. The position involves crafting and enhancing lesson content to enrich student experience beyond traditional subjects.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching staff and shaping curriculum.
• Understanding of embedding Christian values in educational content.

Responsibilities

• Support a small team of teachers in preparing students for life skills.
• Shape a curriculum reflecting the school’s Christian ethos.

Job description

As the new Head of Department for Learning for Life, you will support a small team of experienced teachers who are passionateabout the importance of preparing students for the wider world.

In addition to the taught curriculum, students are given a wealth of opportunities outside of the classroom andwe are keen to promote this across the curriculum. You will play a key role in shaping a curriculum that not onlyequips students with essential life skills but also reflects the school’s Christian ethos. This includes embeddingour key Christian values into lesson content, discussions, and enrichment opportunities. Students have recentlywelcomed guest speakers from the local police force, NHS, and other advisory services and we are keen todevelop this offering further.

Learning for Life is delivered in timetabled lessons, 75 minutes in length. We currently use a paid service(Cre8tive PSHE) as a basis for our resources which are then adapted for the needs of the students and to alignwith our school’s Christian vision.