Head of Consciousness-based Education (CbE)
Maharishi Free School, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time 2 days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £15000
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Head of Consciousness-based Education is a pivotal School role, with responsibility for safeguarding and advancing the unique ethos of the school; ensuring that the principles of Consciousness-based Education are seamlessly integrated into the daily life, curriculum, and culture of the school community. This role acts as the guardian of "Purity of Knowledge," ensuring that Maharishi’s knowledge is applied accurately and effectively to support the holistic development of pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Ethos Safeguarding
- Oversee the implementation of all Consciousness-based Education elements across the school.
- Scrutinise the practice and application of CbE to ensure it remains aligned with the school's founding principles and the purity of the knowledge.
- Work closely with the Board of Members and the Senior Leadership Team to maintain the school’s ethos and provide regular CbE progress reports to the Governing Body.
2. Instructional Oversight
- Oversee the instruction of Transcendental Meditation (TM) for pupils, staff, and parents, coordinating with approved teachers through the local TM Centre.
- Oversee and monitor the regular checking of TM and Word of Wisdom (WoW) for both pupils and staff to ensure consistency and efficacy of technique.
- Arrange and lead CbE-focused training for staff, including INSET days and staff meetings.
3. Curriculum & Integration
- Analyse Schemes of Work across all departments to identify and implement opportunities for the integration of CbE.
- Monitor the integration of the Consciousness-based Interdisciplinary Studies (CbIDS) within classrooms and ensure all teaching materials are appropriate and high-quality.
- Have oversight of the PSHE/RSHE curriculum to ensure it is harmoniously integrated into Consciousness-based Living Skills (CbLS).
4. Resource Management & Outreach
- Ensure the proper use of all Maharishi Foundation copyrighted materials and return thereof by staff members who used them.
- Curate and manage printed materials and resources for use within the school to ensure they meet CbE standards.
- Act as the primary ambassador for the school’s ethos, delivering the introductory CbE presentation at Open Days and school events.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Deep understanding of, and commitment to, the school’s ethos and the concept of "Purity of Knowledge."
- Commitment to undertake CbE training, if necessary
- A dedicated and regular practitioner of Transcendental Meditation
- Ability to analyse Schemes of Work to find creative links between consciousness and core subjects, and support staff in their application of these links in lessons.
- Ability to support staff in their developing understanding of CbE and its integration into school life and the wider curriculum.
Desirable Criteria
- Practitioner of the TM Sidhi technique
- Certified teacher of Transcendental Meditation
- Prior teaching experience in a UK classroom.
Personal Attributes
- An engaging and uplifting communicator
- An engaging public speaker capable of explaining complex concepts of consciousness to prospective parents and stakeholders.
- Willingness to undergo further specialised training, as required, and work transparently with the Board of Members.
- Commitment to learn the TM Sidhi technique if not already doing so Note to Applicants: This role is more than an administrative position; it is the "beating heart" of our school’s identity. We seek an individual who lives the values they teach and possesses the discernment to ensure our unique educational approach remains authentic and effective.
This is a rare opportunity to play a fundamental role in a school community that prioritises the inner growth of the individual as the basis for academic excellence. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Members to shape an environment where "Knowledge is Structured in Consciousness."
Note to Applicants: We seek an individual who embodies our values and works with
transparency and integrity to ensure our unique approach continues to flourish.
What the school offers its staff
Maharishi Free School is situated in West Lancashire, north-west England in proximity to both Liverpool and Greater Manchester. It is a wonderful place to be – a dynamic learning environment combined with a harmonious atmosphere, where children aged from 4 – 16 receive the uniquely effective system of Consciousness-based Education. The school is built over two sites, primary and secondary, each with a Deputy Head, and a headteacher who oversees both phases.
Creativity and intelligence are systematically developed with a few minutes of Transcendental Meditation (TM) at the beginning and end of the school day. Scientific research – based upon more than 200 studies - has shown that the experience of restful alertness during TM brings balance to the whole physiology, making learning both enjoyable and successful.
We can offer you:
The rare opportunity to consolidate and further develop Consciousness-based Education within a school where a shared, effective ethos is the foundation of our continued success.
A working environment characterised by mutual support and a high level of job satisfaction.
The rewards of a through-school setting (4-16) with an excellent reputation and small class sizes (maximum 20 pupils), allowing for genuine connection and personalised development.
A part-time role that offers a profound sense of purpose, allowing you to balance professional leadership with your own personal growth and meditation practice.
Connection with a global network of CbE schools; with support and guidance in developing and applying CbE at the Maharishi School.
Further information about the job
This is a rare opportunity to play a fundamental role in a school community that prioritises the inner growth of the individual as the basis for academic excellence. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Members to shape an environment where "Knowledge is Structured in Consciousness."
Note to Applicants: We seek an individual who embodies our values and works with transparency and integrity to ensure our unique approach continues to flourish.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maharishi School is committed to enthusing and supporting all our students and puts a great deal of time and effort into supporting their development and wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
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About Maharishi Free School
- School type
- Free Schools, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maharishi Free School website
- Email address
- enquiries@maharishischool.com
- Phone number
- 01695 729912
Maharishi School is a wonderful place to be and as a Free School is able to innovate and be creative in the way it operates. The school combines a dynamic learning and working environment with a harmonious atmosphere through the uniquely effective system of Consciousness-based Education (CbE).
CbE includes pupils and staff practising Transcendental Meditation (TM). More than 200 published scientific studies show that the experience of restful alertness during TM brings balance to the whole physiology, supporting well-being, and systematically develops both creativity and intelligence.
Maharishi School is an all-through, one form entry school, with pupils from ages 4 to 16.
Arranging a visit to Maharishi Free School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@maharishischool.com.
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