PDE & Citizenship Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a PDE / Citizenship Teacher starting September 2025 at a supportive secondary school. This role focuses on empowering students with knowledge, skills, and values essential for becoming active citizens. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons and support enrichment activities, contributing positively to student development and community involvement.

Benefits

Competitive pay through PAYE

Extensive CPD opportunities

Supportive community with staff well-being focus

Free access to safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with expertise in Citizenship or PDE.
• Proactive teaching style that inspires critical thinking.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons on British values and emotional literacy.
• Support enrichment activities and collaborate with the pastoral team.
• Promote SMSC education and British values.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a PDE / Citizenship Teacher – Starting September 2025
Are you passionate about Citizenship and Personal Development Education? Do you want to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive in the world? Protocol Education is working with a forward-thinking secondary school to find a dedicated PDE / Citizenship Teacher to join their team in September 2025. This role is ideal for someone committed to developing students’ understanding of democracy, well-being, and social responsibility.

This inclusive 11–18 school is a pillar of its community, known for its commitment to academic excellence and character education. With a broad and balanced curriculum, students are encouraged to grow into well-rounded, responsible citizens. The school boasts modern facilities, strong pastoral care, and a collaborative, supportive teaching environment.

About The Role:
As a PDE / Citizenship Teacher, you’ll:

• Deliver engaging lessons that explore British values, citizenship, emotional literacy, and well-being across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to become critical thinkers, active citizens, and advocates for social change.
• Support enrichment activities, including ACHIEVE days and community projects.
• Work closely with the pastoral team and contribute to the tutor time program.
• Promote SMSC education (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural), British values, and wider school programs.

What the School Offers:

• A culture of high aspiration, inclusion, and respect.
• Extensive CPD opportunities, including a two-week ECT immersion program.
• Modern facilities with excellent transport links.
• A supportive community that values staff well-being and growth.
• Opportunities to contribute to enrichment and student leadership activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with expertise in Citizenship, PDE, or related subjects.
• A proactive and engaging teaching style that inspires students to think critically and act responsibly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• A team player who values collaboration and is committed to inclusive education.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies.
• Consistent work opportunities and long-term roles.
• Free access to CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding.
• Regular social events and termly recognition awards.
• Ongoing, honest support from our experienced team.

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of active citizens and make a real difference in education, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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