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We are looking to recruit a leader for our PSHE department with drive and imagination during the next phase of its development.
Up to full-time, if offered alongside an academic subject required at Townsend.
PSHE is a well-established and integral part of the school curriculum. The department aims to allow students the opportunity to express their personal opinions and feelings, whilst encouraging them to listen to and respect the opinions and feelings of others. The study of PSHE promotes the general progress and wellbeing of individual pupils and the community of pupils and reflects the value and ethos of the School.
PSHE is currently taught throughout the school through dedicated timetabled lessons and form-time activities, as well as through learning in other relevant subjects which complement the programme.
The Head of Department is supported in their work by a number of teaching staff who deliver specific parts of the PSHE curriculum. Form tutors are also involved in the delivery of PSHE lessons and a wide range of outside speakers enhance the programme.
The successful candidate will be committed to high academic standards, and have a full appreciation of the importance of Personal, Social and Health Education. They will have the drive and creative flair to ensure PSHE is at the heart of our pastoral vision for Townsend.
This is a full-time permanent position, starting from 15th April 2024 or 1st September 2024.
About the School
Townsend is a relatively small and very friendly school with a great atmosphere, circa 800 on roll, including a Sixth Form. Townsend is rated good by Ofsted in all areas and outstanding in our SIAMS inspection report.
Townsend Church of England School is situated on a large, green site between St Albans and Harpenden, and welcomes applicants from families of all faiths and of no faith. Children who attend Townsend live in St Albans and Harpenden, as well as other towns in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, including Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead and Luton.
Townsend believes that educating the whole child is key to a successful education. The Bible-based vision of Love Your Neighbour underpins all we do. Students are taught to respect and care for themselves and each other, and Townsend’s supportive environment encourages them to make the most out of their journey through secondary school.
Although this is a Church School you do not have to adhere to the Christian faith to work here, but you must be in sympathy with our work and be able to support the aspects that give us our distinctive character as a Church of England School.
Newly appointed Headteacher, Mr Anthony Flack is excited by the opportunity to make Townsend, ‘The first choice secondary school for all’.
Friendly and welcoming, Townsend impresses with its calm learning environment and caring staff. Our new School Prospectus is linked here: https://townsendschoolprospectus.co.uk/
We reserve the right to move to shortlisting and interviews when we have viable applications.
To find out more about Townsend, please you can visit our or our social media pages.
If you would like additional information or to discuss this vacancy - please email the school () for the attention of Mr Flack (Headteacher), or Mrs Llewellyn (Senior Deputy Headteacher), and we can either email a reply or telephone you if you leave a contact number.
To apply for this vacancy, please send a cover letter and an application form to Mr Flack, Headteacher, Townsend CofE School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR or email to
Townsend CofE School is committed to the safeguarding of all students and all staff appointed are subject to the usual teaching vetting and compliance checks that include a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, two satisfactory references, confirmation of identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications checks.
Following the shortlisting stage, and before making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Educationand our Child Protection Policy
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Mr A Flack , HeadteacherTownsend Church Of England School High Oaks St. Albans
Hertfordshire AL3 6DR
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Website: www.townsend.herts.sch.uk
