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 Employee Benefits Package:
Competitive salaries and pay progression Generous Pension Scheme Excellent transport links Employee Assistance Programme Interest free loans for relocation costs Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains Cycle to work scheme Contribution to Flu Jabs annually Contribution to standard eye care tests Employee referral scheme Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and potential for career progression. If you think you are suited to the position and you are interested in joining our team, an application form is available to download from the school’s website:
www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk . Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. Please send completed applications to
recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk . Please use this email address if you wish to contact the HR team for an application pack to be sent out. If you have any questions relating to this post, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team via email. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
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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 Employee Benefits Package:
Competitive salaries and pay progression Generous Pension Scheme Excellent transport links Employee Assistance Programme Interest free loans for relocation costs Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains Cycle to work scheme Contribution to Flu Jabs annually Contribution to standard eye care tests Employee referral scheme Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and potential for career progression. If you think you are suited to the position and you are interested in joining our team, an application form is available to download from the school’s website:
www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk . Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. Please send completed applications to
recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk . Please use this email address if you wish to contact the HR team for an application pack to be sent out. If you have any questions relating to this post, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team via email. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
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