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Personal Development & Ethics (PDE / PHSE) Teacher
Leigh
3 days per week (part-time) – with potential for additional hours and a permanent role
Contract: Agency
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
School Type: Secondary
Choice Teachers are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Leigh to recruit a passionate Personal Development & Ethics (PDE/PHSE) Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who is committed to supporting students’ personal, social, moral, and emotional development.
The school delivers a carefully designed, broad, and balanced PDE curriculum across both key stages. The programme is ambitious, age-appropriate, and progressive, supporting learners to become happy, healthy, engaged, and successful citizens.
About the Role
You will deliver engaging and meaningful PDE lessons that encourage students to:
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Explore world views, ethics, and belief systems
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Develop resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
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Make positive life, learning, and career choices
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Reflect on values and attitudes in a safe, inclusive environment
The PDE curriculum incorporates two core strands:
Personal Development, including:
PSHE, Citizenship, British Values, Character Education, SMSC, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and CEIAG
Ethics, including:
Religious Education across both key stages
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality PDE/PHSE and Ethics lessons
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Promote positive mental health and wellbeing
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Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
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Manage behaviour effectively and build positive relationships
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to support whole-school values
What We’re Looking For
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A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, FE qualification, or relevant Degree/A-Level)
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A genuine passion for Personal Development, Ethics, or PHSE
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Strong classroom management, communication, and organisational skills
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The ability to engage and support students with diverse needs
Requirements
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply – £53.50)
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Right to work in the UK
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Two professional references
Why Join Choice Teachers?
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Competitive rates of pay
- AWR compliant
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Agency flexibility with access to long-term and permanent opportunities
Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks.
If you would prefer to call in please feel free to call in or email your CV to Trevor@choiceteachers.com or alternativley Charley@choiceteachers.com