Personal Development Lead

• Location: Southampton
• Job Type: Full-time, term time Monday to Friday
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Personal Development Lead to join our dedicated team at a SEN provision catering to pupils with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This key role is integral to enhancing our qualitative whole school provision, focusing on Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, life skills, and careers guidance for pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.

• Design, adapt, and review a holistic and engaging curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our pupils.
• Deliver high-quality, interactive, and stimulating lessons fostering the development of essential life skills and personal health and social awareness.
• Provide personalised interventions around PSHE/Life Skills development to address and enhance pupils’ learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching and Tutor staff teams to integrate pupils’ personalised developmental goals into the broader curriculum.
• Develop assessment strategies to evaluate, evidence, and report on pupil progress within Personal Development.
• Foster strong, positive, and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and the wider community.
• Stay updated on innovative and outstanding practices across PSHE and personal development education.
• Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures, especially regarding pupil welfare.

• Experience in planning and delivering PSHE curriculum, life skills, and careers education.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN) advantageous.
• Strong understanding of child development, behaviour management, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive and inclusive environment prioritising pupil and staff well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development within an Ofsted Outstanding rated school.
• Flexible Pension.
• Free lunch and parking.
• Collaboration with a cohesive team dedicated to holistic pupil growth and success.
• Subsidised Gym membership.

To apply for the Personal Development Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. A member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application in further detail.