Teacher of Religious Studies

Classroom Teacher of Religious Studies

Wolverhampton Grammar School was founded in 1512 by Sir Stephen Jenyns to provide a “good, moral education” for the children of Wolverhampton. Although that same impulse motivates us today, children now join our School community from across Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Shropshire and the wider West Midlands region.

We are currently looking to recruit a Teacher of Religious Studies.

Teachers at Wolverhampton Grammar School operate primarily in and around the classroom, but are expected in addition to contribute to the routine and extra-curricular life of the school, and to undertake pastoral work as a tutor. The role of a teacher encompasses many areas and the following are minimum expectations:

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• to teach and prepare lessons effectively;
• to work within the departmental framework as a member of the departmental team, contributing to meetings and departmental activities;
• to share the necessary administration and preparation in support of the work of the department;
• to support and encourage colleagues;
• to set and mark homework regularly;
• to attend Parents’ Evenings to discuss pupils’ academic progress and future targets;
• to complete mark lists, grades, school reports routinely and occasional special reports on pupils they teach;
• to assist in the promotion of the school by helping to invigilate and/or mark the entrance examination and by making positive contributions to the open day and other marketing activities

Person Specification:

• Qualified teacher status
• Good honours degree
• Good A level qualifications
• Teaching and supporting students across all abilities and giving confidence to weaker students
• Experience of teaching A Level Religious Studies
• Experience of whole school and / or department initiatives

Benefits of working at Wolverhampton Grammar School:

• Conduct of students is excellent and they are keen to learn and succeed.
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to school facilities and resources.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.