Assistant Subject Leader for Religion, Society and Life

Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR + TLR 2c - £3526 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ

Tel: 023 9259 4325

Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield

Assistant Subject Leader for Religion, Society and Life

MPR/UPR + TLR 2c - £3526 per annum

Full time Required from September 2026

HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed teachers to join a strong, supportive, and forward-thinking department.

This post will support the Department to ensure that the curriculum of RSL and Sociology at KS3 and 4 are delivered to a high standard with positive outcomes. In addition, the successful candidate will support a programme of personal development, Tutor and assembly, careers education, relationships, sex and health education. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a drive for improvement and a willingness to use their initiative to achieve excellence for all, in line with the vision of the Subject Leader.

Applicants will need to have an interest in curriculum design and have the passion to continue revising our current schemes to meet the needs of our students. We are informed by the Hampshire Living Difference IV Religious Education Locally Agreed Syllabus at KS3 and offer the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (focusing on Christianity and Buddhism) and the Eduqas GCSE Sociology course at KS4. We are a very popular GCSE choice and students enjoy their studies and the skills and knowledge that they develop with us. The department encourages brave and innovative methods of teaching and learning and is always looking for ways to develop our practice and provision for our students.

HTC is committed to providing the highest quality of learning for all students in every lesson and fully supports staff for their induction and professional development. We have an OFSTED rating of outstanding and good (OFSTED Nov 2024). HTC is a ‘college where students’ academic achievements and their personal development is extremely strong’. Ofsted commented on the personalised education and innovative curriculum, the calm atmosphere and well-behaved students who are highly respectful and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff training, support and welfare were seen to be exceptional. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’.

Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed and highly recommended, please contact Jon Hamer, Subject Leader, at jon.hamer@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk to arrange. Application forms and further details are available on the College website. Please return completed application form to vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications : 12 noon 1 May 2026

What the school offers its staff

The Religious Studies Department

Thank you for your enquiry regarding our vacancy for a full time Assistant Subject Leader for Religion, Society and Life from September 2026. This post will support the Department to ensure that the curriculum of RSL and Sociology at KS3 and 4 are delivered to a high standard with positive outcomes. In addition, the successful candidate will support a programme of personal development, Tutor and assembly, careers education, relationships, sex and health education. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a drive for improvement and a willingness to use their initiative to achieve excellence for all, in line with the vision of the Subject Leader. The department currently have three full-time and one part-time Teacher Specialists. There are three specialist teaching rooms; a staff work room and a department office.

Based on the Hampshire Agreed Syllabus - ‘Living Difference IV’, RS is taught in Years 7 and 8 as a discrete subject to mixed ability groups. Religious Studies is a GCSE option from Year 9. The GCSE course followed is set by AQA using specification A with a focus on the beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity and Buddhism and their responses to various moral and philosophical queries. The department is experienced in teaching the 9-1 GCSE specification and continues to develop new ways to engage our students and bring centuries-old teachings and concepts to life in memorable ways. We aim to provide the space and time for students to tackle the biggest questions in life. The department is also responsible for teaching Sociology as a GCSE option and this has been a popular choice amongst students. We currently teach the WJEC/Eduqas specification.

The department upholds the general aims of the College. We encourage active learning approaches and are keen on the use of ICT, where appropriate. We foster links with many departments across the College, especially the other Humanities subjects and Expressive Arts. The department follows whole College policies on assessment and reporting, equal opportunities, PSHRE delivery, homework, marking, rewards and sanctions and key learning skills.

The department is a hardworking, committed and happy one and this is reflected not only in the relationships between its staff but with the students.

Please note:

If called for interview, you will be expected to plan and teach a lesson as part of the selection procedure.

Staff new to the College are expected to take part in a comprehensive induction programme designed to foster the common maintenance and development of the College’s ethos and practices.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ASL RSL 092026.pdf - 195 KB (opens in new tab)

About Horndean Technology College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horndean Technology College website
• Email address: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392590843
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horndean-technology-college

Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.

In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.

An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.

Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.

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