What are we looking for

1. Coherent Vision and Strategic Oversight: A Personal Development Lead provides strategic direction and ensures a cohesive approach to personal development. Without clear leadership, PSHE, extra curricular, and tutor time can become fragmented or tokenistic. At Lord Grey we firmly believe that the Personal Development curriculum is equally as important as the academic curriculum and the successful candidate will have the support of the Senior Leadership Team in driving this forward. A dedicated lead will ensure alignment with ever-evolving statutory guidance (e.g., DfE and Ofsted frameworks) and the school's values, promoting a consistent message across all year groups.

2. Impactful PSHE Curriculum: High-quality PSHE education supports students' mental health, relationships, physical wellbeing, and understanding of the wider world. The Personal Development Lead will ensure the curriculum is:

• Sequenced and age-appropriate

• Responsive to local and national safeguarding issues (e.g., consent, online safety, extremism)

• Delivered confidently by staff, with appropriate CPD and resources

• Monitored and evaluated through student voice, lesson drop-ins, and feedback, ensuring it is meaningful and motivational and not just compliant.

3. Purposeful Tutor Time: Tutor time is a key opportunity to build relationships, reinforce values, and deliver personal development in a structured and impactful way. The lead will ensure that tutor programs include:

• Character education and values-based discussions

• Metacognition, study and revision skills

• Weekly themes (e.g., wellbeing, diversity)

• Current affairs and assemblies

Coordinated effectively, tutor time becomes more than just administrative - it supports daily pastoral care and reinforces school culture.

4. Broad and Equitable Extra-Curricular: Enrichment activities provide students with the opportunity to explore interests, develop talents, and gain cultural capital. The Personal Development Lead oversees a rich offer that:

• Is inclusive and accessible to all pupils, especially disadvantaged

• Links to Gatsby Benchmarks and supports personal development and career pathways

• Promotes participation, confidence, and engagement outside of the classroom

• Contributes to the development of our values.

The Personal Development Lead will also evaluate uptake and outcomes to ensure no group is left behind and be keen to access student voice to ensure the offer meets the needs of our students.

5. Empowering Student Leadership

Student leadership helps pupils develop voice, agency, and a sense of responsibility. The Personal Development Lead ensures:

• A structured and tiered approach (e.g: student council)

• Genuine opportunities for students to influence school life and decision-making

• Leadership development through training, mentoring, and public speaking

This not only enhances the individual students but builds a more democratic and inclusive school culture and contributes to the development of strong cultural capital and oracy.

TLR2c £8,279