Teacher of Personal Development

Walderslade School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: PSHE
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main/Upper Pay Scale

Teacher of Personal Development job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and thoughtful Personal Development teacher to join WGSP, a large, mixed, non-selective school in Medway. This is an opportunity to help young people develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to make informed choices, build positive relationships and navigate an increasingly complex world.

You will bring a commitment to inclusive teaching, an ability to lead sensitive discussions with care, and a belief in every young person’s potential. Through engaging and relevant lessons, you will encourage students to think critically, respect different perspectives and develop a strong sense of responsibility towards themselves and others.

If you are passionate about Personal Development and the difference it can make to students’ lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return, we will offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care First Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

Membership of the Teachers Government Pension Scheme

Two-week half term in October

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email headteacher@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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 Walderslade School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 697 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Walderslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walderslade-school

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