Head of PSHE & RE

Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: PSHE, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS £34,069 - £52,835 (plus TLR2 £8,500)

Head of PSHE & RE job summary

Location: Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS - UPS £34,069 - £52,835 (plus TLR2 £8,500)

We are looking for an inspiring teacher and subject leader to lead PSHE and Religious Education at Chantry Academy, an inclusive secondary school in Ipswich where high expectations, strong relationships and community matter. This is an opportunity to shape two subjects that are central to students' personal development, helping them build the knowledge, understanding and confidence they need for life beyond the classroom. Alongside excellent teaching, the role involves driving curriculum excellence, supporting colleagues and contributing to the wider life of the academy. We are seeking someone who combines strong subject expertise with a collaborative approach, a commitment to improvement and a genuine belief in the potential of every young person.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop PSHE and RE, ensuring a high-qulity curriculum and strong student outcomes.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress, using assessment to inform teaching.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, working collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chantry Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chantry Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chantry-academy

Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.

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