Regional Subject Advisers required for PSHE education subject
support to all secondary schools for the implementation of the new
secondary curriculum
We are looking for additional support in London,
the North East, East Midlands, Leicestershire,
Leicester City and Northamptonshire
This is a chance to play your part 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 specific support for subject leadership in 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:
· 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;· act as
integral conduits of information from PSHE Association office to
the region and vice versa;
· 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 Regional Briefing Events for PSHE education;
· link with 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 2 - 3 days per month (or more) as agreed with the
PSHE Association.
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
Please note that applicants will need to
seek agreement from head teachers/ managers to undertake this
role.
Closing date for applications: Deadline extended to June
6th, 2008
Last Updated Date :
5/29/2008