Curriculum Lead: Jigsaw PSHE Primary
At Jigsaw Education Group we believe that all children deserve to grow up happy and healthy, with the life skills to understand themselves and the world around them and be prepared for the opportunities and challenges of adult life.
We do that by helping schools with the holistic development of their students, by providing comprehensive PSHE and RE programmes for schools along with expert training and support, so that teachers are prepared and confident to deliver these difficult to teach topics.
We are already the market leader, with nearly 10,000 schools trusting Jigsaw programmes, and a growth strategy to reach even more schools, teachers and children.
That’s why we are seeking a PSHE Curriculum Lead with Primary experience who has the passion and expertise to play a key role in the next phase of programme development. You will join a team of Programme and Curriculum Leads, reporting to Programmes Director, who support each other to develop high-quality, market-leading programmes for schools in the UK and internationally.
1.Plan, design and review programme content to ensure it remains market-leading and relevant to schools.
• Support the development of the annual Programme Roadmap and contribute to delivering its objectives.
• Ensure content remains compliant to (local or national) Government guidance and in-line with evidence informed best practice of subject specific pedagogy.
• Lead on areas of content development and quality assure this.
• Ensure content is appropriately adapted and maintained as opportunities, guidance and technology develops.
• Continually innovate and iterate programmes to meet the needs of children, teachers and school communities.
2. Support schools to embed programmes through training and mentoring
• Co-ordinate with other teams to ensure programme specific support is accurate and high-quality.
• Plan, design and lead training sessions (incl. conferences, webinars, bespoke) as needed.
• Develop strong, lasting positive relationships with schools and visit different schools regularly
• Evaluate the impact of training and support for different audiences and identify opportunities for improvement.
3. Develop strong internal and external networks to expand programmes reach
• Contribute to external messaging to ensure it reflects USPs and JEG ethos.
• Build positive external relationships to provide greater influence in the sector.
• Gather evidence and feedback to evaluate and further develop our programmes.
• Ensure continuous learning and development, regularly reviewing market leading developments, through building networks, reading widely and attending CPD events.
Programme quality
Programmes:
remain compliant with statutory guidance
reflect current, evidence-informed best practice
continue to innovate and iterate to meet the needs of children, teachers and school communities
Programme design and delivery
Execute Roadmap priorities to time and to budget
Content is localised (terminology, examples, representation) for different contexts where appropriate
Training is designed and delivered for teachers that is relevant, meaningful and valuable
Programme positioning
External profile positions self and the programme as thought leaders in the field
Active school networks are built, facilitated and feed-in to ongoing programme development
Impact and evaluation strategies are systematically embedded into programmes and reviewed to maintain market leading position
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
– Qualified teacher and in-depth PSHE experience in the primary sector
– Proven track record of planning and teaching engaging, creative and impactful PSHE
– Experience of training other teachers
– Experience of co-ordinating and implementing project plans with successful outcomes
– Understanding of approaches to PSHE, current pedagogies and the potential sensitivities of the subject
– Ability to converse about PSHE in different environments e.g. with teachers, headteachers, others in the sector
– Energy, optimism and enthusiasm for education, PSHE and supporting other teachers
Desirable:
– Experience of subject, pastoral or senior leadership
– Experience of working in a wider context e.g. US/international schools, resource/curriculum design, multi media
– Experience of working with SEND children and specialist schools
– Understanding of mindful approaches in the classroom
– Knowledge and/or experience of Artificial Intelligence and its applications within education
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
– Passionate about education especially PSHE and how this subject can empower children
– Deep understanding of evidence-informed pedagogy and subject-specific expertise
– Experience of planning, designing and reviewing programmes of study
– Keen to keep learning and innovating with an entrepreneurial spirit
– Empathy with school senior leaders, teachers and staff and the issues they face regarding delivering statutory PSHE (working for and with schools)
– An understanding of how mindfulness contributes to positive mental health and spiritual development
– Organisational skills and logical project planning, leading, monitoring and reviewing
– Effective time-management, self-motivated and pro-active
– Writing, presentation and relationship-building skills
– Willingness to travel on occasion to visit schools and attend events
BENEFITS
25 days holiday + extra day for birthday
3% employer pension contribution
Remote working with travel and expenses paid
2 Company Away Days a year
Join the fast-growing market leader for PSHE and RE services to schools, and work amongst a team of former teachers still passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people!
HOW TO APPLY
Apply: Send your CV and a thoughtful covering letter (no more than 2 sides) that explains how your specific knowledge, skills and experience make you the perfect fit for this role to Elanie Ademokun, Programmes Director: elanie.ademokun@jigsaweducationgroup.com
Deadline: apply as soon as possible because applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview process:
First round interview: Friday 9 October and Monday 12 October (online)
Second round interview (including task): Monday 19 October (in-person at Leatherhead offices) If you have any questions about the role then please contact Elanie using the address above.