Teacher of PSHE
King Edward VI CEVC School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- PSHE
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time as per STPCD
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 term - September to December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of PSHE (Parental Leave Cover)
MPR/UPR
Full time
Parental Leave Cover
1 term fixed – September to December 2026
Your role/responsibilities:
For September 2026 we are looking to appoint someone for one term of Parental Leave cover. PSHE is timetabled as part of the curriculum for our Key Stage 3 students (max class size 20). This is a great opportunity to have significant autonomy and freedom in delivering this life changing subject for young people.
You will need:
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
- is passionate about PSHE and is able to inspire our students to move with confidence through adolescence and be well prepared for life in modern Britain
- is committed to working within comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for all young people
- can work effectively as part of a wider school team, and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values.
About us
King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll.
We will offer you:
Support and growth to help your professional development and a network of like-minded colleagues.
Our site is well-resourced and we have free car parking, an Employee Assistance Programme, good public transport links and excellent on-site catering facilities.
For more information:
If you have any questions about the post, or would like to arrange a visit, do not hesitate to get in touch with Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager on 01284 716180 opt 3 or emailsjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply:
Further details on the position are in the attached Information Pack. Applications are available on our websiteVacancies - King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolkand completed forms to be returned tovacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00 am Wednesday 18 March 2026
Interview date: TBC
What the school offers its staff
Support and growth to help your professional development and a network of like-minded colleagues.
Our site is well-resourced and we have free car parking, an Employee Assistance Programme, good public transport links and excellent on-site catering facilities.
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI CEVC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI CEVC School website
- Email address
- sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01284761393
Secondary phase
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI CEVC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.
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