– no sponsorship available
About the Role
If you’re passionate about shaping confident, resilient and emotionally literate young people, this is a role where your influence will genuinely matter. We’re looking for apart‑time PSHE Subject Lead who can bring energy, expertise and heart to a curriculum that sits at the core of our school ethos.
You’ll lead PSHE across KS3–KS5, ensuring every student—particularly those with complex SEMH needs, including Autism—feels seen, supported and empowered to thrive.
PSHE isn’t a bolt‑on here. It’s woven into daily life, guiding how we teach, support and care for our students. As our PSHE Lead, you’ll shape the culture, build staff confidence and champion the personal development of every young person in our community.
What you will be doing
1. Lead, deliver and evaluate a high‑quality PSHE curriculum across KS3–KS5, ensuring strong foundations at KS3.
2. Drive curriculum development, keeping it aligned with statutory guidance, best practice and the evolving needs of our students.
3. Train, coach and support staff, helping them deliver PSHE with confidence, clarity and compassion.
4. Build trusting relationships with students to promote engagement, wellbeing and participation.
5. Support students through dysregulation, using individual risk assessments and behaviour strategies to guide your approach.
6. Use data systems effectively to monitor behaviour, engagement and progress.
7. Coordinate whole‑school initiatives, awareness days and enrichment opportunities that embed PSHE into everyday school life.
8. Model our school values, uphold safeguarding at all times and ensure safe, nurturing learning environments.
What you will bring
9. QTS or equivalent required
10. Experience of working within SEN provision
11. Passionate about personal development and wellbeing
12. Skilled at building relationships with young people
13. Knowledgeable about SEMH needs and inclusive practice
14. Organised, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
15. Able to inspire others and champion the importance of PSHE
About Us
Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
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.
16. Life Assurance
17. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
18. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
19. 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.
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