Head of RE
King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HL9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) An allowance of £5000.00 attached to the role
Head of RE job summary
Head of Religious Education – King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
Inspire. Challenge. Excel.
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and driven Head of Religious Education to lead our thriving RE department. We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our belief in the power of knowledge and character education to transform lives and who is committed to delivering an ambitious and meaningful RE curriculum.
King’s Bolton is a non-selective free school grounded in traditional values and informed by the most effective international educational research. As part of the Great Schools Trust, we are proud of our growing reputation for excellence, with the academy being significantly oversubscribed, reflecting the strong demand for our distinctive approach to education.
Our Religious Education department is central to the academy’s mission of developing thoughtful, reflective, and morally grounded young people. We deliver an intellectually rich and values-driven curriculum that promotes critical thinking, religious literacy, and a deep understanding of philosophical and ethical perspectives. This is a rare opportunity to lead a dedicated team and shape the academic and cultural life of the school through high-quality RE provision.
We offer a knowledge-rich, well-sequenced curriculum that places conceptual understanding, cultural awareness, and ethical reasoning at its core. Schemes of work are thoughtfully planned and resourced to a high standard, with a strong emphasis on teacher wellbeing through minimal marking policies and research-led teaching strategies.
At King’s Bolton, our unique mission is to foster academic excellence alongside the character and leadership development of every child. Our students are hardworking, respectful, and aspirational, creating a rewarding and fulfilling environment for teaching and learning. Staff often comment on the supportive and positive atmosphere where colleagues genuinely look forward to Monday mornings.
As a valued member of the Great Schools Trust, you will benefit from:
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Weekly dedicated CPD time to support your ongoing professional development
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Access to exceptional leadership training and clear career progression pathways
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A collaborative, caring culture that prioritises staff wellbeing
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A strong focus on academic rigour, character education, and high expectations
This role is more than a middle leadership post; it is a chance to shape the moral and intellectual character of future leaders, contribute to a values-driven community, and grow as a professional in an environment where both staff and students flourish.
We’re looking for an inspirational Head of Religious Education with:
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A recognised teaching qualification with QTS and a specialism in Religious Education or a related humanities subject
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Strong subject knowledge and a passion for exploring religious, ethical, and philosophical questions
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Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team of teachers
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High expectations for both academic outcomes and character development
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A vision for how RE can contribute meaningfully to whole-school culture and values
How to Apply
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Interviews will take place in person W/C 16/06/2025
Safeguarding Statement
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About King's Leadership Academy Bolton
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 910 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.
King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.
Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.
At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.
We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.
King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.
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