Head of RE

Fernwood School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR2b £5,373

Head of RE job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Head of Religious Education. The successful candidate will have the vision and expertise to design and deliver an outstanding curriculum for all students, building on the department’s strong foundations and leading the next stage of its success.

The Fernwood School has a long tradition of excellence and an ambitious vision for the future growth and development of its curriculum. The RE department is a well-established team that works collaboratively to deliver a carefully sequenced and thoughtfully planned curriculum, underpinned by the latest teaching and learning strategies. Religious Education sits at the heart of our curriculum and is a core subject studied by all students at GCSE. We are now seeking an inspiring leader to shape the next phase of the department’s journey, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to drive further excellence.

The right candidate will have a proven track record of impact beyond their own classroom and will possess the skills and qualities to inspire and develop colleagues. Alongside being a dynamic leader, the successful candidate will be a passionate subject specialist with strong pedagogical knowledge.

The RE department sits within the wider Humanities faculty, which consists of 15 specialist teachers. The faculty is committed to ensuring all students develop subject fluency and is recognised for the creation of engaging learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.

Fernwood is a large 11-16 School, enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’.
• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations.
• Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve.
• An Ofsted outstanding judgement.
• A strong Progress 8 score.
• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme.
• Subsidised yoga classes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users.
• Leading Edge Status.

The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Please return your completed application form, together with your letter of application (which should be the equivalent of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) explaining how your skills, qualities and experience would enable you to be successful in the role to the Headteacher, Mr C Gell, via MyNewTerm.

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.

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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 Fernwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1536 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fernwood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fernwood-school-nottingham

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