Head of PSHCE

Situated on the western periphery of London, Park Academy serves the vibrant community of Hillingdon. Life in the borough has lots to offer with easy access to central London for those who enjoy the bustle of city life, as well as lots of green space for those who prefer something a little more serene. For families, it’s a great place to live.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent education for our students, and outstanding career opportunities for our staff. Our innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development programme will help you accelerate your career. Candidates for leadership roles are identified early and supported to achieve career progression through a suite of qualifications offered by the Aspirations Learning Institute.

Due to its increasing popularity and growing student population Park Academy is looking for a Head of PSHCE.

Alongside your teaching timetable as Head of PSHCE you will lead in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the subject area raising the standards of Teaching and Learning across the whole Academy.

This role is pivotal for the Academy, and we are seeking someone who is passionate about PSHCE and is genuinely interested in making a difference. We are also looking for someone who is ambitious, both for themselves and their students, and who seeks further promotion opportunities.

At the core of our mission is a desire to achieve the best possible results for all our students, regardless of their starting points or circumstances. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy to fully appreciate our learning environment.

If you consider you are the right person for this role and would like to be a part of the team at such an exciting time, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please see the application pack attached which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Learn more about Park Academy on the Academy website.

Park Academy West London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to all pre-placement checks including obtaining references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date - Thursday 6th June 2024 at 12 noon

Interview date – TBC

[Please note that strong candidates will be interviewed prior to the closing date]

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities