Job Title: Teacher of Religious Education

Required to start September 2024

Salary: MPS or UPS (Fringe pay scale) (£31,350 to £47,839)
Full or part-time role available

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and well-qualified teacher of RE/RS to join our vibrant team and help develop your teaching. Harness your individuality to enhance your teaching style and engage young people. Our students are confident and eager to learn, and our staff team is focused on delivering excellent outcomes. The successful candidate must have the ability to motivate students to excel in this subject.

We welcome applications from:

• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Experienced teachers
• Graduates who would like to earn as they train for QTS

Our client offers:

• Highly successful and supportive RE department
• Opportunities to teach the Aspire, Grammar and Enigma streams
• Dedicated suite of rooms, all equipped with interactive Smartboards
• New facilities including a Library, Planetarium and Performance Space
• Excellent training and leadership development programmes
• Gym
• Coffee shop twice a week

Ofsted 2023 quote: ‘This is an inclusive school, with high expectations for pupils’ conduct and achievement.’

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach RE across the full age and ability range
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with curriculum and school policies
• Set appropriate homework, mark work, assess and track student progress
• Maintain a stimulating learning environment promoting student achievement
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and teaching resources
• Participate in professional development activities and department meetings
• Support students’ cultural capital through extra-curricular involvement
• Other duties as specified in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

Person Specification:

• Qualified Teacher Status or working towards QTS
• Excellent subject knowledge in RE
• Ability to inspire students and achieve high outcomes
• Effective classroom management and behaviour strategies
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Dedication to continuous professional development

Application Details: Further information and an application form are available on the school website. Applicants should include a statement outlining their suitability (max 2 sides A4). Email applications to the Headteacher, Zoe Johnson-Walker.

We are committed to safeguarding children and an enhanced DBS check is required. The post is exempt from the ROA 1974 – shortlisted candidates must disclose any unspent/unprotected convictions or cautions.