Head of Department - Religious Studies
Worle Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 June 2025
Closing date
9 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 £3,391 (gross per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
What you will need to succeed;
- Proven experience as a dynamic and effective educator, with leadership or department management experience preferred (but not essential).
- A commitment to WCSA’s values.
- Relevant teaching qualifications.
What the school offers its staff
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesfor parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinationson site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? At Worle Community School we are on an improvement journey - we are looking for staff to join our team and help us work towards our goals. If you are committed to improving outcomes for young people, being a part of a dedicated team and having a fulfilling career -we could be the right fit for you!
WCSA is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to guide our Religious Studies department into the future, starting with us for the Summer Term (or as soon as possible thereafter). A willingness to teach and lead GCSE sociology alongside RS would be desirable. Sociology is a popular option subject at WCSA and sits alongside the other Humanities subjects that we offer.
As Head of Religious Studies, you will shape an engaging curriculum that fosters critical thinking, empathy, and interfaith understanding. You’ll work within a dedicated team of Humanities specialists ensuring our students gain a nuanced understanding of global faith traditions and ethical frameworks.
The ideal candidate is an experienced teacher with a deep knowledge of religious studies, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to nurturing inclusive, meaningful dialogue. A proven ability to inspire both students and staff is essential. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be:
Prepared Respectful Optimistic Understanding Determined
WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.
At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.We invest in staff to develop them as classroom practitioners.
At WCSA, staff benefit from:
A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students.An excellent CPD programme based around WalkThrus materials that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom.
What you will do to be successful here;
- Lead and develop a vibrant Religious Studies curriculum that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and interfaith understanding.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful dialogue and exploration of global faith traditions.
- Ensure high academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and meaningful assessment strategies.
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.
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About Worle Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
About Worle Community School:
WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.
At Worle Community School Academy, WCSA, we look after our colleagues. We are a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
Arranging a visit to Worle Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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