Lead Teacher

Stafford Manor High School; Stafford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Manor High School is seeking a Lead Teacher of PSHEE & Careers to oversee PSHEE and Careers provision across the school. The role includes leading KS3/4 PSHE and Health and Social Care/Child Development at KS4, with opportunities to develop careers education under senior leadership guidance.

The post is permanent with MPS/UPS and a TL R allowance. The school emphasises high standards, teamwork, and a supportive workload policy to sustain staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of middle leadership in a school.
• Ability to deliver engaging PSHEE lessons to diverse learners.
• Teach Health and Social Care/Child Development KS4 and PSHE to all abilities KS3–KS4 and support careers education development.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSHEE and Careers provision across the school.
• Deliver Health and Social Care/Child Development at KS4 and PSHE to KS3/4.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance careers information and guidance.

Skills

Middle leadership

Inspiring teaching

PSHEE expertise

Job description

Lead Teacher of PSHEE & Careers (Inc. Health and Social Care in KS4)

CAPTION:

• Company: Stafford Manor High School
• Salary: £39,196 to £58,120 a year
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Stafford, ST17 9DJ
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 5 Oct 2026

Summary

MPS/UPS - 1 FTE (Permanent and includes TLR 2.2 or equivalent £3,994)

We are seeking to appoint a permanent teacher of PSHEE to commence in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to join us in September 2026.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-qualified professional to join our school and to lead a vital aspect of whole school provision. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has already had experience of middle leadership in a school, or someone who wants to move into middle leadership. Regardless of your experience, you will receive excellent support from senior leaders across the school to successfully deliver on your role. You will be an inspiring teacher with the ability to deliver exciting lessons to engage students in their learning. You will use initiative and creativity to continue the development of our students' experiences in PSHEE and contribute to the school's continued success.

You will be expected to teach Health and Social Care/Child Development at Key Stage 4 and PSHE to all abilities at Key Stages 3 and 4 and to work with senior leaders to develop careers education information and guidance across our school. Ofsted recently judged personal development in our school to be at 'expected standard' and the successful applicant will work with senior leaders and all staff and the community to continue to develop this area of provision.

About Us

Stafford Manor High School is an 11-18 school rooted in the community where the pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We enjoy the benefits of being a small but growing school with talented students; staff have energy, passion and determination and are all committed to the wider life of the school.

Our success is achieved through high expectations, teamwork and opportunities for collaboration. Subject teams work closely together to share resources and ideas to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We are passionate about delivering high quality curriculum and teaching to every pupil through research-based teaching and learning and high levels of support across the school. We encourage the development of core knowledge and the ability to become an independent learner and are eager to develop our childrens knowledge and understanding in and beyond the classroom setting of the wider world.

If you would like to join a school that makes a difference then Stafford Manor High School is for you. We have high expectations but also a common-sense approach to workload. We are proud to offer staff professional learning programmes and leaders commit to creating a truly supportive environment where staff morale is positive. The future at Stafford Manor High School is exciting for staff and students alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey.

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged prior to the deadline for applications. For more information, to arrange a visit to the school, or to submit a completed application form and supporting letter (no more than two sides of A4), please contact Mrs Marshall (Office Manager) on 01785 258383 or [e-mail].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-qualified professional to join our school and to lead a vital aspect of whole school provision. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has already had experience of middle leadership in a school, or someone who wants to move into middle leadership. Regardless of tour experience, you will receive excellent support from senior leaders across the school to successfully deliver on your role. You will be an inspiring teacher with the ability to deliver exciting lessons to engage students in their learning. You will use initiative and creativity to continue the development of our students' experiences in PSHEE and contribute to the school's continued success. You will be expected to teach Health and Social Care/Child development at Key Stage 4 and PSHE to all abilities at Key Stages 3 and 4 and to work with senior leaders to develop careers education information and guidance across our school. Ofsted recently judged personal development in our school to be at 'expected standard' and the successful applicant will work with senior leaders and all staff and the community to continue to develop this area of provision.

Stafford Manor High School is an 11-18 school rooted in the community where the pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We enjoy the benefits of being a small but growing school with talented students; staff have energy, passion and determination and are all committed to the wider life of the school.

Our success is achieved through high expectations, teamwork and opportunities for collaboration. Subject teams work closely together to share resources and ideas to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We are passionate about delivering high quality curriculum and teaching to every pupil through research-based teaching and learning and high levels of support across the school. We encourage the development of core knowledge and the ability to become an independent learner and are eager to develop our childrens knowledge and understanding in and beyond the classroom setting of the wider world.

If you would like to join a school that makes a difference then Stafford Manor High School is for you. We have high expectations but also a common-sense approach to workload. We are proud to offer staff professional learning programmes and leaders commit to creating a truly supportive environment where staff morale is positive. The future at Stafford Manor High School is exciting for staff and students alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey.

MPS/UPS - 1 FTE (Permanent and includes TLR 2.2 or equivalent £3,994)

We are seeking to appoint a permanent teacher of PSHEE to commence in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to join us in September 2026.