RSHE Quality Assurance Officer

RSHE Quality Assurance Officer Job Summary

• Contract Type:
  Fixed Term
• Working Pattern:
  Full time
• Advert
  
  Start Date:
  
  25/02/2026
• Advert End Date: 10/03/2026 23:59
• Salary:
  Grade 8 (SCP 31 - 35) £41,771 - £46,142
• Hours per week: 37
• Job Category:
  Health
• Vacancy
• Employment
  
  Location:
  
  Bunny Hill Centre
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 10 Mar

Want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Sunderland?

Sunderland City Council is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable RSHE Quality Assurance Officer to lead high quality, inclusive, and effective Relationships, Sex and Health Education across primary and secondary educational settings in the city.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice at scale, support schools to deliver excellent RSE/RSHE, and ensure that every young person receives a consistent and accurate education which empowers them to develop healthy relationships and good health and wellbeing.

The post holder will be employed by Sunderland City Council and will be based and managed within Together for Children's School Improvement Team.

We're seeking someone with:

• A strong knowledge of statutory RSHE guidance and best practice.
• Experience in supporting or delivering teaching, curriculum development or school improvement.
• Confidence in coaching staff, developing training and leading professional dialogue.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• An inclusive approach that prioritises the diverse needs of children and young people.

• Automatic enrolment with a pay and reward pension scheme with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time to allow for work-life balance
• 26 days leave (excluding bank holidays) with the advantage of an additional leave scheme

Staff wellbeing offer

A positive and rewarding job role and culture

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Nicola Appleby, Public Health Lead - nico

Applications must be completed on-line at

If you need any support, contact:

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check

All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs. This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short‑listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.

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