Brighton and Hove is a dynamic and exciting place to work. We are a small Local Authority with strong social and professional capital and committed to taking action for equality. The continuing improvement of PSHE education in Brighton & Hove schools is a high priority for the Public Health Schools Programme and the Education and Inclusion Team as we recognise the integral part that health and wellbeing plays in the achievement and life outcomes of children and young people. We are committed to ensuring that children and young people are involved in the development of PSHE education and school communities.

We are a continually reflective team, strongly committed to working in partnership with schools and partners in health and the community and voluntary sector to ensure our city promotes high aspirations and provides the best education for all our children and young people to learn, progress and achieve highly. We can offer you the opportunity to work as part of a team of committed Children's Services professionals in a city with enthusiastic and strong school leaders and positive partnerships. You will report to the Partnership Adviser: Health and Wellbeing. We are looking for a new member of our team to: • provide support and challenge to secondary and secondary special schools and the LA in developing effective strategies and intervention to improve PSHE Education and participation • provide guidance, advice, training and support particularly to PSHE Education Leads and Co-ordinators • contribute to the equality and inclusion agendas within schools and across the service as a whole. With experience of leadership in PSHE education and participation you will have: • Up to date knowledge and understanding of current developments in education and health and best practice in the effective teaching and learning of PSHE education • Experience of evaluating the impact of work to improve PSHE education and participation • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to challenge effectively.  

Contract: Permanent, Part-time - 22.5 hours per week (secondment for minimum of two years would also be considered)