PSHE Lead

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3 Dimensions

• Wadeford, Chard
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title: PSHE Lead
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At 3 Dimensions School, we believe education is about more than qualifications. As our PSHE Lead, you'll shape and deliver a meaningful curriculum that helps students with SEND develop confidence, resilience, healthy relationships and the life skills they need to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher, curriculum lead or SEND professional to take ownership of a vital subject area, preparing students for adulthood, employment and independent living. Working closely with education, safeguarding and therapy teams, you'll ensure every student benefits from engaging learning experiences that promote wellbeing, positive choices, personal development and successful futures.

Please note this role is required between both 3 Dimensions sites at TA20 3AJ & TA20 1PB.

What You’ll be doing

• Leading PSHE and RSHE provision across the school
• Designing and developing an engaging, accessible curriculum from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5
• Teaching high-quality PSHE and RSHE lessons
• Supporting colleagues with curriculum delivery and best practice
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the curriculum
• Working collaboratively with safeguarding, therapy and education teams
• Ensuring learning reflects students' individual needs, EHCP outcomes and Preparation for Adulthood pathways
• Championing wellbeing, inclusion, respect and positive relationships across the school

What you will bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for life beyond school.

• Experience teaching PSHE, RSHE or Personal Development
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND
• Knowledge of safeguarding, wellbeing and statutory RSHE requirements
• Experience leading a curriculum area or driving educational improvement
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A creative and engaging approach to teaching
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
• A Level 3 qualification or above in Education, Health, Social Care, Psychology, Youth Work or a related field
• A full UK driving licence

About Our School

3 Dimensions School is a specialist independent school for children and young people aged 7-25 with a range of complex learning, communication, social, emotional and mental health needs. Part of Outcomes First Schools, we provide a nurturing, inclusive and highly personalised education that enables every learner to thrive.

Operating across two purposefully designed sites, our primary provision at Chardleigh and secondary/post-16 provision at Hummingbird allow us to offer tailored learning environments that meet students' needs at every stage of their educational journey.

We support learners with a range of profiles, including Autism, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH, PDA, attachment difficulties and the impact of trauma. Through our trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, independence and the skills they need for successful futures.

3 Dimensions School has a strong reputation for achieving positive outcomes for students, combining high expectations with individualised support to help young people succeed both academically and personally. Our broad curriculum, therapeutic approaches, vocational pathways and preparation for adulthood programmes ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are proud to be a school where relationships come first, strengths are recognised and celebrated, and every young person is supported to achieve their own version of success."

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.

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