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We seek to appoint for September 2025, a practising Catholic who is a dynamic and inspirational Head of Religious Education (RE) to lead an ‘outstanding’ RE Department (Section 48 inspection January 2020). As a Catholic school, RE is a Core department; all pupils study RE at KS3, KS4 (GCSE AQA Spec B), KS5 (all pupils study Core RE) and we offer Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies. We welcome applications from candidates currently in similar roles or aspiring Middle and Senior Leaders. The successful candidate will benefit from the support and line management of the Headteacher. Our candidate will be: A practicing Catholic (The Head of the RE Department is a reserved role in a Catholic school). An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent results and a compelling vision for improvement. Committed to working in pursuit of success for pupils and raising standards. A team player, able to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils alike. Capable of teaching to A-level. Sympathetic to the aims, ethos, and values of the school. Able to build on a highly effective curriculum. What we offer you: Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme. An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school. A section 48 rated 'outstanding' school. Well-resourced RE teaching base. A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day. A strong community spirit; staff who are very supportive towards each other with great camaraderie existing throughout the school. Strong links with other RE departments across the Diocese working in a supportive partnership. Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, actively looking for ways to ensure that work-life balance is a reality. The successful applicant will be joining a highly organised, committed, energetic, and well-equipped department in a school that has the development of all our members, staff, and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Rock at rockatbrock@st-james.barnet.sch.uk to arrange. Application deadline: Friday 11 February 2025. We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date, so early application is advised. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HoG-Feb 2025. CVs will be considered as additional information to support a fully completed application form.

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