Head of Religious Studies
Head of Religious Studies
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS and TLR2A
Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 2025, 9am
Job Starts: Required September 2025
Interviews: Thursday 6th February 2025
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a successful department in an inclusive London secondary school. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Religious Studies to join our thriving school community. You will lead a supportive department delivering Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 to 5.
About the Role:
- Lead and develop our established Religious Studies curriculum from Year 7 through to KS5, including GCSE and our statutory commitments KS3 to KS5
- Guide a dedicated team of Religious Studies colleagues through line management and professional development
- Oversee assessment, monitoring and intervention strategies across the department
- Drive engagement through extra-curricular activities
What we are looking for:
- Proven track record of excellent classroom practice
- Strong subject knowledge across Religious Studies
- Experience of raising achievement at GCSE and A-Level
- Ability to inspire and support colleagues
- Commitment to inclusive education
Why Rooks Heath School?
- Welcoming and diverse school community
- Proud holder of the Centre of Excellence Award for the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM)
- Purpose-built Computing suites with up-to-date hardware
- Collaborative department with shared resources
- Comprehensive ECT and Professional Development programmes
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team and clear behaviour systems