Leader of Learning - Personal Development/PSCE/RSHE
Imberhorne School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 1A
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and visionary Leader of Learning for Personal Development/PSCE/RSHE (Personal, Social and Citizenship Education/Relationships, Sex and Health Education) to join us in April 2025. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and dynamic leader to drive significant improvement in the curriculum and across the whole-school community. We are looking for a dynamic, evidence-informed, creative and strategic thinker, who will embrace the opportunity to work collaboratively to embed sustainable school improvement across both of our school sites. The successful candidate will have the autonomy and freedom to shape the Personal Development/PSCE/RHSE curriculum and its role in the wider extra-curricular life of the school as well as through assemblies and the tutoring programme. They will find a staff and student body who readily embrace change for the better and will work collaboratively with an established leadership team to lead their vision.
The position requires someone with leadership experience, who can inspire others and help us deliver our vision.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
● The energy, ambition, drive and resilience to make a tangible difference as a Leader of Learning in a large and ambitious school.
● The integrity, moral purpose, presence and emotional intelligence necessary to inspire confidence in staff, students and parents/carers.
● An absolute commitment to evidence-informed practice, inclusion and social justice to support the best possible outcomes for all students, but our disadvantaged and most vulnerable students in particular.
Our students have an extremely positive attitude towards their learning, enjoy school and feel valued and well cared for. We promote a collaborative culture with a strong commitment to the professional development of our staff. We are also working towards the aim of being an anti-discrimination school.
Imberhorne is a thriving 11 – 18 school, on the Surrey/Sussex border. We currently have 1630 students on roll, including 258 in our Sixth Form. We are committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media screening.
If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal visit or conversation prior to applying please contact the Head’s PA, Angela Nicholls (anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk).
Closing date: 9.00am Wednesday 4th December 2024
Shortlisting: Thursday 5th December 2024
Planned interview date: Monday 9th December 2024
Information for applicants
To apply for the role, please complete an application form and a separate letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4.
These should be sent by email to Angela Nicholls (PA to the Headteacher) by 9am on the closing date (anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk)
All recruitment is undertaken in accordance with Safer Recruitment requirements. As part of our due diligence, we can only accept a curriculum vitae (CV) alongside a full application form. In accordance with the latest guidance, we may also conduct on-line searches as part of our recruitment process. The stated aim of this approach is that it may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available on-line, and we may want to explore with individual applicants at the interview.
Please note that this post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding-over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar individuals from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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About Imberhorne School
Imberhorne is a large and successful split site comprehensive school in East Grinstead, in the north east corner of West Sussex, very close to the border of Surrey, East Sussex and Kent. Our Lower School site for students in Years 7–9 is on Windmill Lane, on the site of the former East Grinstead Grammar School whilst students in Years 10 and 11 as well as those in our large sixth form are taught at the Upper School site on Imberhorne Lane.
Imberhorne is a caring, friendly school built on strong relationships and a clear sense of purpose that drives us to do the best we can for every individual. We believe our students are successful, happy, well rounded individuals who thrive on the challenge and support we provide.
The school is focussed on every student achieving the best they can and realising their full potential. We aim to provide a curriculum that inspires and motivates, taking time to reflect on how we teach and how students learn most effectively. We think it is important to establish high expectations and want our students to develop a passion for learning fuelled by an ambition to be as successful as they can be. We try to ensure our students are both challenged and supported in equal measure whilst recognising they have a responsibility to participate fully in order to maximise their learning. They must, therefore, be prepared to work hard, set demanding personal targets and have the self belief to meet such expectations.
There is a really strong sense of community within the school. Staff, students and parents support a wide range of activities and events beyond the curriculum, reflecting the varied opportunities we aim to provide for all students. Key amongst these are many different arts and sports activities, a significant number of educational trips both within the UK and abroad as well as our very well established Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. We encourage all students to become active participants in the vibrant wider life of the school believing that such experiences help them develop important life skills and enable them to grow as confident young adults and responsible citizens.
All strong communities rely upon good citizenship. We expect our students to demonstrate personal responsibility in the way they conduct themselves, showing respect, tolerance and commitment to both staff and their fellow students. We encourage students to act as leaders, considering how their behaviour and their contributions to the community can inspire and motivate others. We believe everyone has the potential to show leadership and aim to provide as many opportunities as we can for students to show such skills and capabilities.
Recent inspections have recognised the high academic achievements of students as well as the opportunities provided for social development. Excellent community links, the school’s strong and purposeful management and the caring ethos have all been highlighted by inspectors. We are particularly proud of a comment in the 2010 Ofsted inspection report (where the school was judged to be outstanding) which seems to sum up what we are trying to achieve,
‘The focus on individual ambition and independent learning for each student is emphasised from Year 7 onwards. It equips them with the best possible social and academic skills necessary for them to meet the challenges of life after school’.
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