Head of PSHE

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby Pembridge, part of Inspired Education Group, seeks a Head of PSHE to lead a world-class RSHE/PSHE programme across Years 7–13 in London. You will shape curriculum, policies and pedagogy with autonomy and the support of the Founding Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate has a PGCE/QTS, substantial PSHE leadership, up-to-date RSHE knowledge, and the ability to teach GCSEs. You will drive safeguarding, staff development and co-curricular engagement.

Qualifications

• PGCE/QTS or equivalent and a recognised degree.
• Significant PSHE experience, ideally with leadership in a high-performing school.
• Up-to-date knowledge of RSHE guidance and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to teach GCSE level.
• Excellent teaching, planning and classroom management.
• Effective use of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Strong commitment to student welfare, safeguarding and personal development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and school values.
• Willingness to contribute to pastoral system, tutoring and PSHE delivery.

Responsibilities

• Being responsible to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) for all aspects of PSHE provision within the school.
• Developing an ambitious, age-appropriate PSHE curriculum for Years 7-13 meeting RSHE guidance and IS standards.
• Developing Schemes of Work and high-quality teaching resources.
• Leading and coordinating PSHE delivery across the school via timetabled lessons, tutor programme, assemblies and drop-down days.
• Training, supporting and quality-assuring tutors and colleagues delivering PSHE, including observations.
• Collaborating with safeguarding leads to ensure responsive PSHE addressing online safety and SEND needs.
• Developing and reviewing RSHE/PSHE policies and engaging parents.
• Communicating with parents about the PSHE programme through information evenings/workshops.
• Coordinating external speakers and organisations to enrich PSHE.
• Assessing student progress and gathering student voice to inform development.
• Teaching PSHE and possibly an academic subject with appropriate allocation of time.
• Participating in Heads of Department and pastoral meetings.
• Promoting Continuing Professional Development in PSHE.
• Managing the PSHE budget and ensuring inspection readiness.
• Liaising with SLT to develop Community Partnership opportunities.

Skills

PSHE leadership

Excellent teaching

Communication and teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Resilience and adaptability

Professional development

Pastoral care

Health and safety

Education

PGCE or QTS or equivalent

recognised university degree

right to work in the UK

Job description

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Head of PSHE

Location: Olympia, GB

Date: 22 Oct 2026

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Pembridge is an exceptional co-educational senior school in Olympia, London, opened in September 2025. Building on the heritage of Wetherby and Pembridge Hall, the school combines academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum and Inspired’s global teaching practices with university preparation, international exchanges and summer camps.

With state-of-the-art science labs, a seven-floor atrium library, professional theatre facilities, creative arts programmes and outstanding sports provision, the school offers a premium education for students in Years 7–13, with year groups expanding over time. Wetherby Pembridge

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Head of PSHE, to be in post ready for September 2027. This is a rare opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Founding Leadership Team to lead the ongoing development of a world-class, innovative whole-school PSHE programme, including Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), which prepares students to lead safe, healthy, confident and fulfilling lives. The successful candidate will have responsibility for all aspects of PSHE provision in the school, and will have considerable autonomy in embedding and further developing an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive programme for this exciting next chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent, a recognised university degree and the right to work in the UK.
• Significant PSHE experience, ideally with leadership experience in a high-performing school.
• Up-to-date knowledge of statutory RSHE guidance and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to teach an academic subject to GCSE level.
• Excellent teaching, subject knowledge, planning and classroom management skills.
• Effective use of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Strong commitment to student welfare, safeguarding and personal development.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and the school’s values and ethos.
• Willingness to contribute to the pastoral system, including tutoring and PSHE delivery.
• Enthusiasm for co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school.
• Commitment to health and safety, child protection and equal opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Being responsible to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) for all aspects of PSHE provision within the school
• Developing an appropriately ambitious, age-appropriate and progressive PSHE curriculum for Years 7-13, which fully meets the requirements of the statutory RSHE guidance and the Independent School Standards, and which reflects the Wetherby Pembridge Values and ethos
• Developing comprehensive associated Schemes of Work and high-quality teaching resources
• Leading and coordinating the delivery of PSHE across the school, including through timetabled lessons, the Tutor programme, assemblies and drop-down days
• Training, supporting and quality-assuring Tutors and other colleagues who deliver PSHE, including conducting regular lesson observations
• Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Heads of House and the SENDCo to ensure that the PSHE programme is responsive to emerging pastoral and safeguarding themes, including online safety, and makes appropriate provision for students with additional needs
• Developing, and reviewing annually, the school’s RSHE and PSHE policies, including leading on consultation with parents
• Communicating with parents about the PSHE programme, including through information evenings and workshops as appropriate
• Identifying, vetting and coordinating appropriate external speakers and organisations to enrich the PSHE programme
• Developing appropriate methods of assessing students’ progress in PSHE and gathering student voice to inform the ongoing development of the programme
• Teaching an appropriate period allocation of PSHE and, depending on the specialism of the successful candidate, an academic subject
• Playing an active role in meetings of Heads of Department and pastoral meetings as appropriate
• Overseeing and promoting a culture of Continuing Professional Development in PSHE across the school
• Taking overall responsibility for the PSHE budget
• Ensuring that the school is fully prepared for inspection with regard to PSHE and RSHE
• Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and others as appropriate to develop and support Community Partnership opportunities

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.