Job Description

Act Fast is a well-established provider in North Lincolnshire, established in 2007 and has grown organically as the need for a high standard of provision has emerged and developed. Having achieved Independent School status in 2018, after having seen the changing landscape of provision.

Act Fast is determined to position itself at the absolute pinnacle of provision in the region. As such, becoming a registered Independent School and opening our doors to Ofsted inspection demonstrates our long-term commitment to that vision, and underlines our belief that alternative provision should be delivered to as high a standard as mainstream education in absolutely every regard.

Our Bespoke curriculum has been approved by Ofsted and is such fit for purpose. The premise of Act Fast's provision is that we are promoting the value of education to previously disaffected young people.

Act Fast NL specialises in working with pupils aged between 11 and 25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP's), statements of Special Educational Needs or, in some specific cases, those within the assessment process. Referrals are made through Schools and Local Authorities (LA's). Each referral case is viewed and considered independently. Pupils are admitted at any time during the school year and will follow a broad and ambitious curriculum, timetabled to suit their development needs.

Act Fast is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks. Only applicants who have been shortlisted will be asked for a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable for the position. A Social Media Check will also be conducted.

The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for this role, which Act Fast will pay for. However, it will remain the responsibility of the employee to register with the DBS Update Service.

Are you passionate about making maths meaningful and accessible for every child? Do you want to help pupils with SEND develop essential functional skills for life? Act Fast NL Ltd is looking for a dedicated and creative PSHE/RSHE Lead to join our small, friendly team.

In addition to the requirements of a class teacher and any other agreed responsibilities, the key role of the Lead of PSHE and RSHE is:

Overall responsibility for the leadership, promotion and development of Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education and curriculum across the school. Overseeing the provision of relationships and sex health education (RSHE) and citizenship under the statutory guidance for schools. Supporting the delivery and development of careers, safeguarding/child protection and mental health and wellbeing education across the school via the PSHE curriculum. Support, hold accountable, develop and lead the staff within the Team. Have overall accountability for the delivery within the Department.
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team

Responsible for: Personnel within the Department

Liaising with: Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department, Pastoral staff, relevant staff with cross-school responsibilities, relevant non-teaching support staff, Accountability and Standards Team, LA staff, and Parents.

Working Time: 8.00am-4.00pm Term time plus 2 weeks

Salary From 33,000

Disclosure Level: Enhanced.

Areas of responsibility and key tasks

To ensure that dignity, respect, and acceptance characterise all aspects of the PSHE curriculum: recognising and embracing students' differences and challenging and addressing negative stereotypes and behaviours. To review, develop and enhance the PSHE curriculum to drive engagement, ambition and enjoyment for all students To ensure that the school is correctly educating its students in all years (8 to 11) on the topics of PSHE, safeguarding, child protection, RSE, citizenship, careers and mental health and wellbeing. To act in an advisory capacity when developing the programme for Sixth Form students To have an in-depth subject knowledge, passion and interest in the subject and its importance to student development To work closely and communicate effectively with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the relevant pastoral team members (e.g. Heads, Form Tutors, School Nurse, Counsellors, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Mental Health Lead on SLT, Careers Advisor) To develop, monitor, and evaluate schemes of work for PSHE; to prepare age-appropriate, purposeful learning resources and ensure their successful implementation To keep the Leadership Group, Inclusion staff, and other pastoral staff informed of the latest developments and opportunities in the provision of PSHE and pupil wellbeing To liaise with the PSHE Association, local networks, and other outside agencies to promote the subject and develop excellent practice To liaise with the Curriculum Lead to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high-quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the School Improvement Plan/School Evaluation To work alongside the Curriculum Lead, SLT, Mental Health lead (SLT) and Heads of Departments to ensure that the school's meeting focus contributes to the PSHE curriculum and together enforce and support the topics of PSHE, RSE, Citizenship, Safeguarding/Child Protection, Mental Health, Career and school values (e.g. RACER) Be a champion within the school community for the PSHE department, advocating the subject's value within the curriculum Oversee common standards of practice across PSHE teaching at the school; ensure that all staff are familiar with the school's PSHE policy To value and enhance recognition and wellbeing for the teaching team To support, facilitate and monitor the progress of the departmental improvement plan to ensure it makes a significant contribution to the School Improvement Plan To raise standards of achievement by monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning and the use of intervention strategies To provide regular feedback for team members in order to recognise good practice and support their progress towards rigorous performance management objectives To support and assist team members to ensure they understand and are actively implementing the key aspects of the school's behaviour and inclusion policies To provide regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team and other bodies (e.g. ASG) to ensure they are fully aware of all successes, issues and concerns in the department To ensure effective lines of communication between all levels of management through meetings where appropriate To facilitate collaborative working where appropriate To support a culture of positive, evidence based training and personal development To ensure that a culture of safeguarding is continuously recognised and encouraged with the department
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Gym membership On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AF/001/PSHE
Expected start date: 01/11/2025