PSHE Lead

Hillingdon Manor School; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with employer matching

Wellbeing support and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

3 Dimensions School is seeking a PSHE Lead to shape a meaningful PSHE curriculum for pupils with Autism, SEMH and additional needs across two sites in Chard. You’ll lead, inspire, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and the broader team to promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and life skills.

The role is permanent and term-time only, 30 hours per week, with duties spanning planning, delivering engaging lessons and safeguarding with a supportive, nurturing culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, Autism or SEMH needs.
• Passion for PSHE, wellbeing and preparing young people for successful futures.
• Ability to deliver creative, engaging learning meeting diverse needs.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Organised, adaptable and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting pupil potential.
• Holds Full UK Driving Licence — travel between sites required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engaging, inclusive PSHE curriculum across both sites.
• Deliver creative lessons supporting emotional wellbeing, resilience, independence and life skills.
• Promote themes like mental health, healthy relationships, online safety and citizenship.
• Adapt learning for Autism, SEMH and additional needs.
• Support colleagues by sharing best practice and high-quality PSHE teaching.
• Monitor pupil progress and celebrate small steps.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure personalised support.
• Champion a positive, nurturing school culture where pupils feel safe and valued.

Skills

SEND experience

PSHE

Wellbeing

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Collaboration

Organised

Job description

Job Title: PSHE Lead
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £25,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping children and young people develop the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to thrive?

At 3 Dimensions School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and creative PSHE Lead to inspire pupils across our specialist school. This is a unique opportunity to shape a meaningful PSHE curriculum that helps children and young people with Autism, SEMH and additional needs build confidence, develop independence and prepare for life beyond school.

Working across our Chardleigh (Primary) and Hummingbird sites, you'll play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences that support pupils' emotional wellbeing, relationships, mental health and preparation for adulthood.

Whether you're already leading PSHE or you're an experienced teacher or practitioner with a passion for personal development and wellbeing, we'll support you to develop and succeed in this rewarding role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and develop an engaging, inclusive PSHE curriculum across both school sites.
• Deliver creative lessons that support pupils' emotional wellbeing, resilience, independence and life skills.
• Promote key themes including mental health, healthy relationships, online safety, citizenship and preparation for adulthood.
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of pupils with Autism, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Support colleagues by sharing best practice and promoting high‑quality PSHE teaching across the school.
• Monitor pupil progress and celebrate the small steps that make a big difference.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure pupils receive consistent, personalised support.
• Champion a positive, nurturing school culture where every pupil feels safe, valued and ready to succeed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, Autism or SEMH needs.
• Is passionate about PSHE, wellbeing and preparing young people for successful futures.
• Can deliver creative, engaging learning that meets a wide range of needs.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is organised, adaptable and enjoys working collaboratively.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and helping every child achieve their potential.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence, as travel between our two sites is required.

About Us

3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).

3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward‑thinking school, who embrace diversity.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence‑based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Closing date: Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

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