Head of RE
The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZThis job expired on 4 July 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
4 July 2022 at 9am
Date listed
17 June 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Highly competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience
Head of RE job summary
We are looking for a well-qualified, inspiring classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge to lead our highly successful RE Department. You will be leading a small team of teachers who are dedicated to the development of inspirational lessons and are always searching for new and innovative ways to engage and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join a dedicated and highly successful department in a thriving school which was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in May 2019 with the Sixth Form graded as ‘outstanding’. As a school we are committed to comprehensive education and ‘Learning for Life’ is at the heart of all we do.
Safeguarding Statement
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance. As this is a post in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a children's barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list. All positions within The Burgate School and Sixth Form are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
A copy of our child protection policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders are available to view as part of our pack of supporting documents or on The Burgate School and Sixth Form’s website at: https://www.theburgate.com/policies.
Equal Opportunities
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.
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About The Burgate School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1098 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Burgate School and Sixth Form website
- Email address
- shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01425 652039
The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.
We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.
Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.
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