Curriculum Leader for Religious Education

Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Head of year or phase
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPS) plus TLR 2B (£5,872)

Curriculum Leader for Religious Education job summary

*Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.  

We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Leader for Religious Education to join our team at Gosforth Academy. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious and inspiring professional who can lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning within the RE department. 

You will take on strategic responsibility for raising achievement and progress in RE across the academy. This includes leading curriculum development, implementing effective assessment strategies, and ensuring high-quality teaching practice. 

As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to whole-school priorities and play an active role in shaping the future of the academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and to lead a department that is central to our vision of academic success.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A person of drive and enthusiasm with expertise in raising standards of teaching and learning
• A proven track record of high levels of achievement and progress across KS3 to 5
• The ability to lead a team and influence others
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities
• A passion for Religious Education with excellent knowledge of the curriculum and best practice in Religious Education

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
• Generous annual leave 
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
• Enthusiastic and motivated students 
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
• A school with its community at heart 
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gosforth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1927 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gosforth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosforth-academy

Gosforth Federated Academies comprises three schools (Gosforth Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was rated ‘outstanding’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

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