Head of PHSE & Citizenship at Orion Coopers

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OC/12358

Location

Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)MPS/ UPS plus TLR2b

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

52.14

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 10th May, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

13 May 2026

Interview Date(s) 13 May 2026

About this Role

Orion Coopers is seeking a committed and inspiring Head of PSHE & Citizenship to lead and develop a vital curriculum area that plays a central role in pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and preparation for life beyond school. This permanent position offers the opportunity to shape, deliver and quality assure Citizenship, PSHE and RSE across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, ensuring provision meets statutory requirements and reflects the needs of a diverse school community.

Reporting to the Head of Humanities, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for the subject, developing robust schemes of learning, driving high-quality teaching and learning, and ensuring consistent delivery by all staff. You will keep abreast of national developments in Citizenship, PSHE and RSE, using research, data and feedback from students, parents and stakeholders to inform continuous improvement.

The role includes leading CPD for staff, monitoring and supporting teaching quality, managing the PSHE budget, and contributing to the wider ethos and culture of the school. You will work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams to ensure that British values, equality, diversity, and students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are embedded across the curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with strong subject knowledge and leadership potential who is passionate about student voice, inclusion and personal development, and who can inspire both students and colleagues.

Please note: Orion Education reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. We encourage candidates to refer closely to the job description and person specification before applying.