PSHE Lead

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Job Title

PSHE Lead

Location

3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ

Hours

30 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Salary

£25,500 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping children and young people grow into confident, emotionally literate and independent adults? Do you believe in the power of high‑quality PSHE to transform lives — especially for pupils with complex SEN needs?

At 3 Dimensions School, we’re looking for a PSHE Lead who can shape a meaningful, inclusive curriculum that supports pupils from primary through post‑16. This is your chance to make a real difference across two nurturing, trauma‑informed sites.

Please note this role will be supporting both 3 Dimensions School sites; Chardleigh (Primary) TA20 3AJ & Hummingbird TA20 1PB.

What You’ll Do

A whole‑school PSHE vision that is progressive, accessible and aligned with the updated 2026 PSHE/RSHE framework

Curriculum development that supports ASD, SEMH and trauma‑related needs

Key themes including mental health, relationships, online safety, independence and preparation for adulthood

Staff development, modelling best practice and supporting high‑quality delivery

Assessment that captures small‑step progress and celebrates real‑life impact

Who We’re Looking For

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Strong experience & understanding of PSHE/RSHE principles

The ability to adapt content creatively for a wide range of developmental needs

Excellent communication, organisation and a passion for inclusion

Driving licence required

About Us

3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).

3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school, who embrace diversity.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.

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