Teacher of Religious Studies

Religious Studies is taught to all pupils in Years 7-9 and is, in common with the other humanities subjects, offered as an option at GCSE and A level.

Religious Studies is a highly regarded subject within the school and has an excellent academic reputation. It is a popular subject at GCSE and A Level and girls achieve impressive results. The successful candidate will be able to teach Religious Studies at all levels and make a significant contribution to the extra-curricular provision of the department and the school.

The Religious Studies Department has responsibility for overseeing the Philosophy Society and the Amnesty Group, both of which are run by Sixth Form pupils under the guidance of a member of department. The department also has responsibility for planning for running Christian Union and a parents’ prayer group, as well as the school’s twice termly services at St Cyprian’s Church in collaboration with the priest taking the services and the Director of Music.

Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London’s most academically selective girls’ independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent’s Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as ‘Excellent’ in all key areas of school life.

The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. A comprehensive schedule of continuing professional development and INSET training, both internal and external, is provided for all staff. An interest-free loan for travel season ticket is offered to all staff on application to the Bursar. Daughters of staff are offered a 50% reduction in school fees.

To apply online, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on 8th March 2024.

Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks, including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references, will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as a regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.

FHS champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).

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