Head of RE
St Aloysius RC College, London, N6 5LYThis job expired on 2 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1.5 year
Pay scale
- M1-U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Head of Religious Education with a strong subject knowledge and a commitment to student progress and achievement. The ideal candidate should have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Religious Studies, Theology, or a related subject.
- A proven track record of excellent teaching with experience at KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with experience managing a department or leading curriculum development.
- A commitment to Catholic education and the ability to promote the school’s ethos and values.
- Experience in using data to track progress and implement effective interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire both students and staff.
What the school offers its staff
The opportunity to teach enthusiastic, motivated, and respectful students.
A supportive and hardworking team, with excellent career development opportunities.
A well-structured CPD programme for continued professional growth.
A vibrant school community with strong links to the local area and parish.
Further details about the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established Religious Education department at St. Aloysius’ College, a high-performing Catholic school in Islington. The successful candidate will:
- Develop and implement a high-quality RE curriculum aligned with the school’s Catholic ethos.
- Lead and support the RE teaching team, providing guidance and professional development.
- Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons, fostering critical thinking and a deep understanding of religious and ethical issues.
- Monitor and assess student progress, using data to inform planning and interventions.
- Contribute to the wider school community, participating in pastoral care, school events, and extracurricular activities.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Aloysius RC College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 397 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Aloysius RC College website
- Email address
- HR@sta.islington.sch.uk
St. Aloysius’ College is a high-performing Roman Catholic secondary school for boys aged 11-19, with a thriving mixed Sixth Form. From September 2025, we will transition to a co-educational intake in Year 7. Located in the Borough of Islington, the College has provided outstanding education to the local community for over 145 years. It is the oldest surviving foundation of its kind in the Archdiocese of Westminster.
We are proud of our strong academic record, ranking among the top Islington secondary schools for A-Level results in 2023 and GCSE progress in 2024. Following our "Good" Ofsted rating in June 2022, we continue our journey towards "Outstanding."
At St. Aloysius, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students strive for excellence in all areas of development—academic, social, physical, moral, cultural, and spiritual. We actively broaden student horizons through school trips, extracurricular activities, and engagement with the local community.
Situated in vibrant North London with excellent transport links, St. Aloysius’ College remains a highly regarded institution, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student.
Arranging a visit to St Aloysius RC College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@sta.islington.sch.uk.
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