Teacher of Personal Development

Activate-Learning-1; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Eye tests & Health Cash Plan

Learning and Development

Teaching Support

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Activate Learning seeks a dedicated Teacher of Personal Development for its Merrist Wood College Campus. The role focuses on delivering a structured, engaging Personal Development curriculum within a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

You will assess learner progress, collaborate with curriculum teams and uphold safeguarding and professional standards. The position is permanent and part-time (22 hours per week), offering a three-day induction and ongoing development opportunities within

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices and how to support learner progress and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within curriculum teams, contributing to planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to professional development, including willingness to undertake a Level 3 teaching qualification and progress onto a Level 5 Teacher Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess an engaging Personal Development curriculum in line with quality standards.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and development with timely interventions and outcomes.
• Work within faculty teams, aligning delivery with planning, timetabling and QA processes.
• Maintain high professional standards, safeguarding responsibilities and learner-teacher boundaries.

Skills

Teaching & learning

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification

Level 5 Teacher Apprenticeship

Job description

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About the role: Teacher of Personal Development

We are seeking committed and reflective professionals to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within the Personal Development curriculum. This role is central to ensuring learners experience a structured, engaging and impactful programme that supports their academic progress, personal growth and readiness for further study, employment and life beyond education.

Personal Development is positioned as a fully taught and assessed element of the study programme, delivered with the same expectations, rigour and professional standards as all other curriculum areas. The role is fully embedded within faculty teams and quality assurance processes, contributing to a coherent and consistent learner experience.

Teachers of Personal Development will play an important role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, working collaboratively with curriculum colleagues, tutors and support services to ensure learners are well supported and appropriately challenged throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess an engaging Personal Development curriculum in line with agreed quality standards, ensuring consistency and learner engagement.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and development, contributing to timely intervention and positive outcomes.
• Work as part of faculty teams, aligning delivery with curriculum planning, timetabling and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain high professional standards, including safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate learner-teacher boundaries, while contributing to curriculum improvement and development.

This is a permanent, part-time opportunity working 22 hours per week (0.6 FTE) available at our Merrist Wood College Campus.

What do you need to be successful as a Teacher of Personal Development at Activate Learning?

We are looking for reflective, motivated and professional individuals who are passionate about supporting learner development and improving outcomes through high-quality teaching and learning. You will be committed to creating engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experiences that help learners achieve their full potential, both personally and academically.

You should be confident working with a diverse range of learners and able to build positive, respectful relationships that promote trust, motivation and engagement. A strong commitment to maintaining high standards, safeguarding and professional practice is essential.

• Understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices and how to support learner progress and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within curriculum teams, contributing to planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to professional development, including willingness to undertake a Level 3 teaching qualification and progress onto a Level 5 Teacher Apprenticeship.

What do Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme, with an afternoon focused on sharing our approaches to teaching and assessment. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our wellbeing page

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.