Head of PSHE & RE at Chantry Academy

Chantry Academy; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp

Cycle to Work

Teacher pensions

Job summary

Chantry Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Head of PSHE & RE to lead a key department and shape a rich, inclusive educational journey for students. Based at Chantry Academy, the role focuses on strong leadership, curriculum vision, and driving excellent outcomes across PSHE & RE.

Collaboration with staff, students, and the wider community is essential to deliver a high-quality educational experience. The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, monitor impact, and support staff

Qualifications

• Provide strategic leadership for PSHE & RE, driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum and assessment framework.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision, using evidence to inform improvement planning and raise outcomes.
• Support, challenge and develop colleagues through coaching, feedback and professional development.
• Promote inclusion, personal development and student wellbeing, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for PSHE & RE, driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum and assessment framework.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision, using evidence to inform improvement planning and raise outcomes.
• Support, challenge and develop colleagues through coaching, feedback and professional development.
• Promote inclusion, personal development and student wellbeing, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all learners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Coaching & professional development

Inclusion & wellbeing focus

Job description

About this Role

Location: Chantry Academy, Ipswich,Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS - UPS £34,069 - £52,835 (plus TLR2£8,500)

We are looking for an ambitious and values-driven Head of PSHE & RE to lead a subject area that sits at the heart of students' personal development and future success. Based at Chantry Academy in Ipswich, a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with high expectations for all, this role offers the opportunity to shape curriculum vision, strengthen teaching practice and drive excellent outcomes across the department. Working closely with colleagues, students and the wider school community, the successful candidate will combine strong leadership with a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and achievement, ensuring every student benefits from a rich, relevant and engaging educational experience.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for PSHE & RE, driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum and assessment framework.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision, using evidence to inform improvement planning and raise outcomes.
• Support, challenge and develop colleagues through coaching, feedback and professional development.
• Promote inclusion, personal development and student wellbeing, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all learners.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact

If you would like an informaldiscussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HRManager, at: [email protected]

The ActiveLearning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertclosing date.

To ensurewe recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to theActive Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will subjectto a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policyaims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards,and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regularevaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurturetalent.

Wevalue diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will beconsidered for all roles deemed suitable.