Head of Religious Studies
Cressex Community School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR1 - £10,174
Head of Religious Studies job summary
Are you ready to play a key role in the further development of our thriving, multi-cultural secondary school? Our great students are at the heart of all we do.
We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Religious Studies, who has the vision and ambition to lead a core and successful subject in the school. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge (including Islam and Christianity as subject specialisms) and have an excellent understanding of the RS curriculum, with the ability to motivate students through inspirational teaching. We encourage experienced, skilled and highly motivated practitioners to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching.
We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to:
- Inspire students in the classroom
- Join a strong and effective department and make learning R.S. exciting
- Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school
Why Cressex?
- A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
- A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
- Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
- A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
- Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
- A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
- Staff gym onsite
- Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home
We would welcome you for a visit to the school or for an informal discussion. Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cressex Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 762 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cressex Community School website
Cressex Community School is a popular and successful school on the western flanks of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We take great pride in the quality of the education we offer, and in our strong team-working among students and staff. We are a "good" school with a number of outstanding features. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education for the young people here.
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