PSHE Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

3 Dimensions School in Somerset is seeking a dedicated PSHE Teacher to join our supportive specialist team. You will deliver engaging PSHE lessons, tailor learning to individual needs and help pupils build life skills for adulthood.

The role requires QTS or equivalent teaching qualification, experience with children and young people, and a good understanding of SEN, especially autism. You will collaborate with families and external professionals to support pupil progress.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly autism, or willingness to develop this expertise.
• Excellent relationship-building and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Resilience, patience and a calm, professional approach in challenging situations.
• A passion for helping young people develop the skills they need for life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PSHE lessons tailored to individual learning needs and personalised pathways.
• Support pupils' personal development, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adulthood, including relationships and sex education.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support educational visits and wider curriculum activities.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of every pupil at all times.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Independent work

Calm, professional approach

Resilience

Passion for helping young people

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

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PSHE Teacher

3 Dimensions

• Wadeford, Chard
• Permanent

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title: PSHE Teacher
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday – Friday
Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive? Do you want to teach in a supportive specialist school where relationships come first and every day makes a genuine difference?

3 Dimensions is looking for a dedicated PSHE Teacher to join our committed team. You'll deliver engaging, meaningful lessons that equip pupils with the knowledge, confidence and life skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PSHE lessons tailored to individual learning needs and personalised pathways.
• Support pupils' personal development, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adulthood, including relationships and sex education.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support educational visits and wider curriculum activities.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of every pupil at all times.

About You

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience working with children and young people.
• An understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly autism, or a genuine willingness to develop this expertise.
• Excellent relationship-building and behaviour management skills.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Resilience, patience and a calm, professional approach in challenging situations.
• A passion for helping young people develop the skills they need for life.

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

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm - term time only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 16:30pm

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.