Head of Religious Education and Christian Ethos

Epping St Johns Church of England School, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB

86 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,074.00 - £50,470.00 Annually (Actual) Addition Allowance of £15,789 TLR 1A

Head of Religious Education and Christian Ethos job summary

Epping St. John's Church of England School is looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic Head of Religious Education. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards set within the school.

Our focus on teaching and learning and developing great teachers and leaders is our number one priority. We have a real sense of passion and determination that students and staff bring to all that they do, making Epping St. John’s School a superb place both to learn and to work.

You should have the experience or the ability to teach at KS3 and you will be required to teach across the age and ability range through Year 7 to Year 11. You will be accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in students’ learning, work and conduct.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for RE which is evident in their day to day teaching.
• Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be an outstanding teacher of RE.
• Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities.
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school.

As Head of RE you will:

• Lead the department maintaining high standards of teaching and learning,
• Inspire and challenge students to excel, fostering a love for RE.
• Play a key role in mentoring and supporting colleagues within the department.

In return, we can offer you:

• Modern facilities which creates a dynamic and engaging environment with a strong and approachable leadership team dedicated to staff well-being and professional growth.
• Epping St, John's has a welcoming and inclusive community underpinned by Christian values.
• We run regular CPD sessions, access to training and clear pathways for career progression.
• We are located within easy reach from the M11 and M25 motorways and are within walking distance from Epping Tube Station.
• Private Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Benefits and Engagement Platform
• Pension
• Onsite Parking.

Early application is encouraged. The post could be ended prior to end date if a successful candidate appointed.

Please see the Job Description for full information of the role.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Epping St Johns Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1048 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Epping St Johns Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/epping-st-johns-church-of-england-school

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