Teacher of Personal Development

About the role: Teacher of Personal Development

We are seeking committed and reflective professionals to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within the Personal Development curriculum. This role is central to ensuring learners experience a structured, engaging and impactful programme that supports their academic progress, personal growth and readiness for further study, employment and life beyond education.

Personal Development is positioned as a fully taught and assessed element of the study programme, delivered with the same expectations, rigour and professional standards as all other curriculum areas. The role is fully embedded within faculty teams and quality assurance processes, contributing to a coherent and consistent learner experience.

Teachers of Personal Development will play an important role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, working collaboratively with curriculum colleagues, tutors and support services to ensure learners are well supported and appropriately challenged throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess an engaging Personal Development curriculum in line with agreed quality standards, ensuring consistency and learner engagement.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and development, contributing to timely intervention and positive outcomes.
• Work as part of faculty teams, aligning delivery with curriculum planning, timetabling and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain high professional standards, including safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate learner-teacher boundaries, while contributing to curriculum improvement and development.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 26 hours per week (0.7 FTE) at Reading College Campus.

What you need to be successful as a Teacher of Personal Development at Activate Learning

We are looking for reflective, motivated and professional individuals who are passionate about supporting learner development and improving outcomes through high-quality teaching and learning. You will be committed to creating engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experiences that help learners achieve their full potential, both personally and academically.

You should be confident working with a diverse range of learners and able to build positive, respectful relationships that promote trust, motivation and engagement. A strong commitment to maintaining high standards, safeguarding and professional practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices and how to support learner progress and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within curriculum teams, contributing to planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to professional development, including willingness to undertake a Level 3 teaching qualification and progress onto a Level 5 Teacher Apprenticeship.

Employee Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.