Personal Development and Wellbeing Lead

With class teacher responsibility for an UKS2 class

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Base: Radcliffe Hall CE/Methodist Primary School,

Grade: Main Payscale 3 to UPS3 (with TLR2a)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026

Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

The Sycamore CE Trust is seeking to appoint a Personal Development and Wellbeing Lead.

The Personal Development and Wellbeing Lead, under the direction of the headteacher, will take primary responsibility for Personal Development and Wellbeing across the school to deliver:

  • A programme for Personal Development which is broad, coherently planned and suitable for our school’s context.
  • CPD for staff to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to teach the content of the Personal Development programme.

If you are ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

What you can achieve with us:

  • Grow with us: As our Trust expands, so do your opportunities, meaning you can develop your role and progress your career as we grow together.
  • Make an impact: Your initiative and ideas will help shape how we work and deliver real change within your school.
  • Experience variety: No two days are the same; you will be supporting projects, solving problems, and making things happen.
  • Develop your skills: Access Trust-wide CPD, support, and the chance to build your expertise across all operational areas within an educational environment.
  • Prioritise your wellbeing: Benefit from an excellent pension package, confidential wellbeing services, online GP, physiotherapy, and more.
  • Feel supported: Full training and ongoing support will be provided to the right candidate. If you have the drive and potential, we will help you succeed.
  • Join a great team: Work with a collaborative, supportive team that values your contribution.

What you will do:

  • Provide strategic direction for Personal Development and Wellbeing across the school.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver structured lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
  • Provide support for the Head Teacher in preparing reports to share with the MAT or the Local Academy Committee.

What you will bring:

  • A passion for enrichment and seeking out opportunities to enable all pupils to gain the knowledge and skills that they will need for the next stage in their life.
  • At least two years’ teaching experience (this job is not suitable for an ECT).
  • Experience working with pupils with SEND or EAL.

Ready to grow with us?
For an informal chat and to visit the school, contact Liz Cook (Head Teacher) on 0161 724 4928 (option 2)

Apply through this link- https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=a83ce265-3f19-4f66-8e9a-ff1cb076199f


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Location

Bury St, Bury Street, Radcliffe, M26 2GB, United Kingdom

Job ID

14902

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