Lead Regional Subject Advisers (RSA's) required for PSHE education subject support to all secondary schools for the implementation of the new secondary curriculum

This is your chance to play an enhanced role in supporting the introduction and implementation of the new secondary curriculum, which will start with Key Stage 3 in September 2008. The PSHE Association, working with CfBT Education Trust and nine other subject teacher associations, has been contracted by the DCSF to provide enhanced regional subject specific support for subject leadership via the appointment of 9 Lead Regional Subject Advisers. Each Lead RSA will provide and oversee support for Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) for implementation of the new secondary curriculum.

Working with and on behalf of the PSHE Association and using your expertise in subject teaching, development and leading CPD you will:

.enhance regional capacity and maintain a regional overview of the PSHE Subject Specific Support project

.monitor regional developments and draw together the activities undertaken by PSHE education RSAs within the region

.act as a conduit between the PSHE Association and the region and be responsible for collecting and reporting on information, progress and RSA resources on a regular basis

.act as a regional contact point for other regional consultants/advisers/networks involved in supporting aspects of PSHE education

.liaise and collaborate specifically with the regional pfeg ‘My Money’ consultant about regional activity

· deliver briefings / provide support to individual schools, groups of schools or specific groups (e.g. local established networks, ASTs) according to local need, working in collaboration with local authority personnel who provide support to schools. This support may be delivered in a whole day/part day/twilight format, as locally determined;

· collate examples of effective practice and ‘thinking about next practice’ for sharing locally and nationally;

· contribute to the updating and review of subject-specific support material (addressing the two programmes of study: personal well-being; economic well-being and financial capability);

· lead in the dissemination of these materials and sharing of practice with subject leaders in schools at regional and local level;

· support the delivery of briefing events for PSHE education;

· link with Lead RSAs from other subject areas across the region and with other regional colleagues who have expertise in specific aspects of PSHE education to provide coherent support to schools for PSHE education and links across the curriculum.

This will be a flexible part-time role (with funding until 30th March 2009) with an anticipated time commitment of an additional 2 - 3 days per month over and above current RSA provision.

Payment for these monthly activities will be remunerated at the DCSF-advised release costs for practicing teachers and local authority advisers. The PSHE Association will also cover travel and subsistence expenses.

Should you wish to apply, please send the following information by email to kathryn@pshe-association.org.uk

or post to Kathryn Geels, PSHE Association, 8 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7QE

.a covering letter detailing your relevant experience, personal skills and why you think you are suitable for the post. (Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below.)

.an up-to-date copy of your CV;

Please note that applicants will need to seek agreement from head teachers/ managers to undertake this role.

Closing date for applications: FRIDAY 12th September 2008

You will be contacted shortly after the closing date if you have been shortlisted. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants; therefore if you have not heard from us by Friday 19th September, please assume that on this occasion we will not be pursuing your application.

Job Description and Person Specification