Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary
Start Date: 04/01/2027
Salary: £35,602–£54,328 per annum (London Fringe M1–UPS3)
Salary depends on experience and pay scale position. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3.
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
About the Role
Teach Now is seeking a confident and thoughtful Teacher of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) to join a secondary school in Hertfordshire, teaching students aged 11–19 as appropriate to the timetable.
You will deliver an engaging PSHE curriculum covering areas such as wellbeing, healthy relationships, consent, online safety, financial awareness and preparation for adult life. A key part of the role is creating a respectful classroom where students can discuss sensitive topics confidently and learn how to make informed choices.
Working closely with pastoral and teaching colleagues, you will support students wider personal development while adapting resources for different needs, including SEND. You will also contribute to wider wellbeing and inclusion initiatives across the school.
This role would suit a teacher who communicates clearly, handles sensitive discussions with sound judgement and is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, resilience and practical life skills.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver inclusive PSHE lessons across the secondary timetable.
Teach topics including relationships, consent, wellbeing, online safety and preparation for adult life.
Create a respectful classroom environment for discussion of sensitive topics.
Adapt activities and resources for different learning needs.
Assess understanding through questioning, discussion and feedback.
Work with pastoral and teaching colleagues to support student development.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
Essential Requirements
A recognised teaching qualification, with QTS preferred.
Experience teaching in a secondary school setting.
Strong knowledge of age-appropriate PSHE content and sensitive-topic teaching.
Confidence managing respectful discussion and maintaining clear classroom boundaries.
Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional responsibilities.
Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
The right to work in the UK.
Willingness to provide satisfactory references and complete an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.
Why work via Teach-Now?
Teach-Now is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.
Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
A refer a friend scheme paying £150 for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning equal pay to a permanent employee.
Access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process
Apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. Applicants must hold the appropriate teaching qualifications and training.
If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. We will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance
Salary description
£35602.00 - £54328.00 per year