Head of RE and PSHCE

Saint Gabriel's College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Gabriel's College in Lambeth, South London is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Part-Time Head of RE and PSHCE to lead and develop our Religious Education (RE) and Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education (PSHCE) provision.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that supports students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and equips them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become

Responsibilities

• To ensure that RE and PSHCE provision supports students' personal development, wellbeing and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• To lead and develop the RE and PSHCE curriculum, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
• To raise standards and monitor student progress and achievement across the department
• To support and develop colleagues, sharing effective practice and promoting consistency
• To contribute to wider school initiatives and collaborate effectively with colleagues

Job description

We are a popular, inclusive Church of England secondary school in Lambeth, South London. Ofsted has judged us 'outstanding' for the care and welfare of students and 'good' overall. We are also a SIAMS 'excellent' school. At Saint Gabriel's College, we have strong behaviour systems, a caring approach, and an unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for our students. We also invest heavily in staff professional development, ensuring our teachers receive outstanding training and preparation for future career progression.

We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Part-Time Head of RE and PSHCE to lead and develop our Religious Education (RE) and Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education (PSHCE) provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to make a positive difference to students' learning, personal development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will lead the development of a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that supports students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and equips them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become respectful, responsible and active citizens.

Main responsibilities

• To ensure that students achieve strong outcomes in RE and PSHCE, regardless of their starting point
• To lead and develop the RE and PSHCE curriculum, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
• To raise standards and monitor student progress and achievement across the department
• To support and develop colleagues, sharing effective practice and promoting consistency
• To ensure that RE and PSHCE provision supports students' personal development, wellbeing and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• To contribute to wider school initiatives and collaborate effectively with colleagues
  Saint Gabriel's College aspires to have a staff body reflective of the multi-cultural and diverse community which we serve. We expect all our staff to be committed to safeguarding, to promote the welfare of children, and to be supportive of our Christian ethos.