Head of Religious Studies
Barnhill Community High School, Hayes, UB4 9LE12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September or Sooner
Closing date
12 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious Education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) TLR1A £9,781
Head of Religious Studies job summary
Head of Religious Studies and Social Science
Location: Barnhill Community High School
Salary: MPS/UPR £36,413 to £53,994 per annum
TLR1a :£9,781
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time teaching contract
Start Date: September or Sooner
Reporting to: Member of SLT
About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.
Barnhill is part of Middlesex Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust which is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for young people, fostering inclusive learning environments, and nurturing a strong sense of community. With three schools under our care—Barnhill High School, Belmore Primary, and William Byrd Primary—our mission is to ensure every child has access to outstanding facilities that inspire success.
Staff Wellbeing: We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such as marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.
The Role: Barnhill Community High School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Head of Religious Studies and Social Science to lead our thriving department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator with a passion for Religious Studies and Social Sciences, and a vision for delivering an engaging, inclusive curriculum that fosters critical thinking and respect for diverse beliefs.
The Religious Studies and Social Science department plays a vital role in our school community, delivering Religious Studies, Citizenship, and PSHE at Key Stage 3, ensuring students develop a well-rounded understanding of cultural, social, and ethical issues from an early stage. Religious Studies is a popular and thriving option at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, with strong uptake and excellent outcomes, reflecting the department’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
You will be leading a dedicated and enthusiastic team of six specialists, who bring a wealth of knowledge, energy, and passion to the subject. This role represents an exciting opportunity to guide and inspire this talented team, further developing the curriculum and ensuring outstanding teaching and learning experiences for all students.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional classroom practitioner, ready to motivate students across all key stages and contribute to our ethos of academic excellence and personal development. As Head of Department, you will have the opportunity to shape a curriculum that encourages thoughtful discussion, cultural awareness, and ethical reflection while leading a committed team within the broader Social Sciences faculty.
We welcome applications from experienced leaders or ambitious teachers looking for the next step in their career. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on young people’s lives and supporting our inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Bespoke, high quality professional development of nurturing talent and growing our own;
- High expectations of behaviour supported by established systems and protocols;
- Accelerated career opportunities for aspirational and talented staff; many of our middle leaders have been promoted internally and we have a range of TLR and bursary posts designed to develop leadership capacity in all teachers.
Further Information:
Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.
Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.
CVs will not be accepted
Character references and generic email addresses are not accepted.
Please see link to the Child protection policy –
Child protection and safeguarding policy
Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.
Closing Date:12th March 2025
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.
About Barnhill Community High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1574 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Barnhill Community High has an amazing record of staff development leading to rapid career progression at all levels. This school is part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership, which is at an exciting time in its development. The Trust has a strong shared sense of community and a real commitment to making a difference to the lives of young people.
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