Head of Religious Studies
This job expired on 31 December 2024
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
5 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, term time only,
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR Allowance (depending on the scope and scale of the role)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a capable, dynamic and creative individual with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching Religious Studies and a commitment to delivering a high-quality RS curriculum. The appointed candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and an ability to engage and inspire students of all ages and attainment levels. The Religious Studies Department encourages critical and reflective thinking which fosters a culture of respect for different faiths and beliefs.
The successful candidate will also play a role in our highly supportive pastoral team as a form tutor. We are interested in your application if you:
- are an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for your subject;
- have a track record or potential for securing strong academic outcomes;
- are a collaborative, organised and creative teacher;
- are keen to contribute to enrichment opportunities.
Requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns will be considered.
What the school offers its staff
Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff:
o Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
o Free membership to all Anglian Learning’s Sports Centres
o 20% Discount on Adult Education Classes
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
o Discounted Eye Care Vouchers
o Annual Flu Jab Vouchers
o A friendly, community environment.
o Access to free parking on site.
o A commitment to supporting healthy staff workload and wellbeing.
o Access to staffroom with free tea and coffee.
Flexible working opportunities
Requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns will be considered.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.
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About Linton Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 833 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Linton Village College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rdrennan@lintonvc.org
- Phone number
- 01223891233
We are a relatively small 11-16 comprehensive secondary academy with around 835 students on roll. Our culture is characterised by an inclusive and caring ethos. At Linton Village College everyone is a learner and every learner matters. Opened in 1937 as the third of Cambridgeshire’s Village Colleges, the school is still true to Henry Morris’ founding vision for cradle to grave learning. We operate a community sports centre and adult education provision in addition to community users.
Arranging a visit to Linton Village College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rdrennan@lintonvc.org.
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