PSHE and Life Skills Curriculum Leader

Part time (0.6 – 3 days p/w) Permanent

MS/UPS + TLR 2b £3391.00 & SEN allowance £1607.00 (Pro Rata values shown)

Location: Becton School (across sites)

Start Date: ASAP

Application Closing Date: 9:00am 9 December 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 16 December 2024

Becton School

We are excited to be recruiting for the role of PSHE Curriculum Leader. Becton School is as unique as it is wonderful and as complex as it is caring. Over the past 4 years, it has grown considerably and the number of pupils we support has almost quadrupled. Initially, Becton School worked solely with patients at the Becton Centre for Children and Young People. However, we now encompass 3 other additional (and also complex) sites, each working with a different cohort of pupils. Becton school supports children who are medically too unwell to attend school and is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust.

The role

This role encompasses the leadership of PSHE and Life Skills across the different provisions, all of which have a bespoke curriculum model. The pupils at Becton School have often missed a large part of their education and although we know we cannot change our pupils’ past experiences, we believe that by working together we can influence their future by restoring their self-confidence, self-esteem, and giving them the resilience and tools to be able to cope in their chosen educational or vocational destination.

At Becton, the children are at the heart of all we do and we strongly believe it is our responsibility to provide a place where everyone feels welcome, secure and highly valued, and the PSHE and Life Skills curriculum is an important part of this.

The successful candidate will help shape a unique curriculum that provides our pupils with the very best opportunities of moving on to a destination that allows them to thrive.

The main purpose of this role will be: 

• To have holistic oversight of PSHE and Life Skills across all provisions 
• To plan the curriculum for PSHE and Life Skills subjects
• To support with quality assurance of the subjects
• To support non subject specialists where appropriate
• To oversee subject specific training
• To lead on the quality of education in PSHE and Life Skills and to report to a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• To organise and plan for subject meetings
• To regularly review and monitor provision within the department to feed into the Schools SEF
• To support staff in the use of assessment to ascertain best practice and areas for development.
• To liaise with other relevant staff, e.g. Primary Phase Leaders where necessary.

We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to lead the next exciting phase of Becton School’s journey. 

The successful person will have:

• Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;
• Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;
• A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;
• A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;
• High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to be 'the best they can be';
• A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services;
• Excellent management and organisational skills.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Completed application forms are to be returned via email to Sarah Bevan on Becton@nexusmat.org.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Further information

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Karon Ransom at kransom@nexusmat.org to arrange a time.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that learners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

What you can expect

An exciting opportunity to join a growing academy

• Leading employment benefits including access to pension scheme and employee assistance programmes.
• Opportunities to grow your career and for professional development as Nexus Trust encourage collaboration between the schools within the Trust.
• An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
• An opportunity to join a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals who put our pupils at the centre of everything they do and are constantly striving to improve their knowledge, skills and practice.
• Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal-opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.