Head of Religious Studies

Head of Religious Studies

Surrey Area 

Outstanding school seeks an exceptional Head of Religious Studies to join their academic leadership team. With a commitment to nurturing spiritual growth, you will guide students through GCSE Religious Studies, fostering both academic excellence and personal development.

Responsibilities:

Managing Curriculum:

• Develop and review schemes of work, ensuring effective implementation.
• Liaise with examination boards, overseeing specifications, examinations, and results.
• Implement robust assessment methods, analyse results, and adapt teaching strategies.
• Stay updated on Religious Education developments, sharing insights with colleagues.

Liaison and Administration:

• Lead co-curricular activities aligned with Religious Studies.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings and contribute to Heads of Department meetings.
• Produce annual reports on examination results and manage the departmental budget.

Spiritual Life:

• Enhance the spiritual life of the school community.
• Collaborate with the School Chaplain on charitable initiatives and community outreach.

Other Responsibilities:

• Share in supervision duties, attend parents’ evenings, staff/departmental meetings, and relevant events.
• Possible role as a Form Tutor.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Extensive, relevant continuing professional development.
• Proven track record of outstanding RS teaching.
• Evidence of taking on additional responsibilities within a department.
• Excellent subject knowledge, up-to-date on the national curriculum
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and maintain high expectations.
• Imagination, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humour.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Refreshments and lunch provided during term time.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Onsite parking.
• Confidential counselling service.

Application & Selection Process:

• Submit a Letter of Application to the Headmaster.
• Longlisted applicants attend a formal interview and school tour.
• Shortlisted candidates spend a day at the school completing relevant tasks.

Key Dates:

• Start Date: 1 September 2024

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows KCSIE guidelines, including enhanced screening with past employers, the DFE, and the DBS.