Head of Religious Studies and PSHE
Linton Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JBThis job expired on 23 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
21 April 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, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Scale / Upper Pay Spine
Additional allowances
TLR2b
Head of Religious Studies and PSHE job summary
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 and PSHE curriculum experience.
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 achieves outstanding results in OCR GCSE Philosophy and Ethics, encourages critical and reflective thinking and fosters a culture of respect for different faiths and beliefs.
The successful candidate would work as part of an experienced and supportive team of Humanities teachers and would also lead the PSHE curriculum as part of a specialist PSHE teaching team.
Following the effective introduction of PSHE as a timetabled subject for all students this academic year, we are keen to appoint someone who will continue to lead and develop this highly valued aspect of the curriculum. This aspect of the role would provide excellent experience for a someone seeking to develop their experience of pastoral and whole-school leadership.
Linton Village College is a high-achieving comprehensive 11-16 school at the heart of its local community.
Ensuring a high-quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development
opportunities are of paramount importance. We are committed to offering enriching learning experiences and we strive for educational excellence.
We have very high expectations and provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve.
We support colleagues’ professional learning in national programmes as well as through a broad in-school and Trust-wide training offer.
We also enjoy strong links with primary partner schools, sixth form colleges and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Our membership of Anglian Learning provides further opportunities for career development and collaboration.
To find out more about this vacancy, please download an application form and information pack from our website at www.lvc.org. We welcome contact from interested candidates to discuss the role. Please contact
humanresources@lvc.org to make an appointment.
Requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns will be considered.
Applications must be submitted on the College’s application form; CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday 23rd May 2022.
All staff share a commitment to Safeguarding and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check and other checks may be requested if applicable. We value diversity and
welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working 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
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 827 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
- humanresources@lvc.org
- Phone number
- 01223 891233
Linton Village College is situated on the outskirts of Cambridge. Our students come from a large number of primary schools in South Cambridgeshire and bordering Essex and Suffolk villages, plus the town of Haverhill.
There are excellent transport links and we have an expansive campus with lots of green spaces and some fabulous facilities including a beautiful library, science labs, dance studio and excellent sports amenities.
Our staff and students also benefit from links with the Granta Special School that is co-situated on our site.
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