Head of PSHE (Chesterfield)

Esteem North Academy; Hasland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's pension

Holiday entitlement

Westfield Health

CPD access

Job summary

Esteem North Academy in Chesterfield is seeking an experienced Head of PSHE to lead and teach the PSHE curriculum for KS3 and KS4. The role involves working with a small team and ensuring the site runs smoothly while delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.

The ideal candidate will have QTS and a proven ability to mentor staff, foster a positive ethos, and support pupils with diverse needs within a supportive academy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering PSHE at KS3/KS4.
• Ability to lead a small staff team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach the PSHE curriculum to KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to a small staffing team to ensure the site runs smoothly.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive PSHE lessons to challenging pupils.

Skills

PSHE leadership

Curriculum planning

Staff collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Head of PSHE

Location: Esteem North Academy - Chesterfield

Grade/Scale: Teacher Pay Scale - MPS / UPS, Actual Salary £34,068.00 - £52,834.00, plus SEN 1 (£2,884) and TLR2a (£3,650)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

Start date: January 2027 (at the earliest)

We are looking to recruit an experienced and inspiring leader to join our academy to lead and teach the PSHE curriculum to KS3 and KS4. The staffing teams are small compared to mainstream schools and the post will suit a Teacher who is willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the pupils and the academy. Our sites in Chesterfield will have approximately 100 pupils on roll with small class sizes of around 10 pupils. This role will be based at one of the 2 Chesterfield secondary sites. We welcome applications from candidates who are able to teach engaging, innovative, and inclusive lessons to challenging and disengaged KS3 and 4 pupils.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. You will be responsible for contributing to a small staffing team to ensure that the site runs smoothly. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

An allocated base will be named for payment of mileage and any travel calculation between sites for CPD or for engaging in off -site rewards trips etc. Candidates must have access to a car and car insurance with business use included. You may be expected to transport pupils in your own car. All staff may be timetabled to deliver education off site in pupils homes if this is a requirement of the academy.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher) on [e-mail] or call on 07548 837342 anytime at all (evenings and weekends are best).

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from getting this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!