Head of PSHE

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Location:

Olympia, GB

Date: 22 Oct 2026

Wetherby Pembridge is an exceptional co-educational senior school in Olympia, London, opened in September 2025. Building on the heritage of Wetherby and Pembridge Hall, the school combines academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum and Inspired’s global teaching practices with university preparation, international exchanges and summer camps.

With state-of-the-art science labs, a seven-floor atrium library, professional theatre facilities, creative arts programmes and outstanding sports provision, the school offers a premium education for students in Years 7–13, with year groups expanding over time. Wetherby Pembridge

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Head of PSHE, to be in post ready for September 2027. This is a rare opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Founding Leadership Team to lead the ongoing development of a world-class, innovative whole-school PSHE programme, including Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), which prepares students to lead safe, healthy, confident and fulfilling lives.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for all aspects of PSHE provision in the school, and will have considerable autonomy in embedding and further developing an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive programme for this exciting next chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey.

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent, a recognised university degree and the right to work in the UK.
• Significant PSHE experience, ideally with leadership experience in a high-performing school.
• Up-to-date knowledge of statutory RSHE guidance and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to teach an academic subject to GCSE level.
• Excellent teaching, subject knowledge, planning and classroom management skills.
• Effective use of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Strong commitment to student welfare, safeguarding and personal development.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and the school’s values and ethos.
• Willingness to contribute to the pastoral system, including tutoring and PSHE delivery.
• Enthusiasm for co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school.
• Commitment to health and safety, child protection and equal opportunities.

• Being responsible to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) for all aspects of PSHE provision within the school
• Developing an appropriately ambitious, age-appropriate and progressive PSHE curriculum for Years 7-13, which fully meets the requirements of the statutory RSHE guidance and the Independent School Standards, and which reflects the Wetherby Pembridge Values and ethos
• Developing comprehensive associated Schemes of Work and high-quality teaching resources
• Leading and coordinating the delivery of PSHE across the school, including through timetabled lessons, the Tutor programme, assemblies and drop-down days
• Training, supporting and quality-assuring Tutors and other colleagues who deliver PSHE, including conducting regular lesson observations
• Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Heads of House and the SENDCo to ensure that the PSHE programme is responsive to emerging pastoral and safeguarding themes, including online safety, and makes appropriate provision for students with additional needs
• Developing, and reviewing annually, the school’s RSHE and PSHE policies, including leading on consultation with parents
• Communicating with parents about the PSHE programme, including through…