Subject Lead of RSE (PSHE) – Secondary Teacher Opportunity
Start Date: 3 November 2025
Closing Date: 27 September 2025, 12pm (midday)
Location: Cornwall area
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (Maternity or Parental Leave Cover)
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (Term Time Only)
Pay Scale: M1 – UPS3
Additional Allowance: TLR3 £2,247.15
The Role
We are seeking a talented, creative and innovative Subject Lead of RSE (within PSHE) to join a thriving Humanities team in a well-established secondary setting. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role offering the opportunity to step into leadership while making a significant impact on the delivery of PSHE and RSE at Key Stage 3 and 4.
As Subject Lead, you will:
Deliver engaging and meaningful PSHE and RSE lessons that equip students with knowledge, confidence, and life skills.
Lead on the vision and development of RSE provision within the Humanities faculty.
Inspire colleagues through specialist subject knowledge, coaching, and the sharing of best practice.
Support the school’s wider goals by contributing to curriculum planning and strategic development.
This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are ready to take on responsibility.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with strong knowledge of PSHE and RSE.
The ability to think critically about pedagogy and subject-specific approaches.
Ambition for both students and personal professional growth.
An evidence-based approach, using research to develop their own practice and support colleagues.
Flexibility in pedagogy, adapting teaching methods to suit different contexts and learners.
A clear understanding of misconceptions and barriers to learning, especially for SEND pupils and disadvantaged learners, with strategies to overcome them.
Confidence in embracing new technologies – all staff and students are provided with iPads, and innovation in digital learning is strongly encouraged.
What’s on Offer -
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Staff benefits include:
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support
Free parking
Free will-writing service
Discounted gym membership
Local retailer discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Tech scheme – access to discounted technology
A dynamic and collaborative Humanities faculty with a strong record of student success
Why Apply?
This role is ideal for someone who:
Wants to lead and shape PSHE and RSE provision in a secondary setting.
Values continuous professional development and career progression.
Enjoys working in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Is passionate about ensuring all students are well prepared for life beyond school.
Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career by leading RSE within a dedicated Humanities team.
Applications close 27 September 2025 at 12pm (midday).
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
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In addition you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay