Head of Religious Studies (Beliefs and Values)
Buckler's Mead School, Yeovil, BA21 4NH8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 January 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: Full time - 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2B - £5347 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Having achieved the best results in the school’s history in summer 2023, Buckler’s Mead Academy is going from strength to strength. As part of this development we wish to appoint and ambitious teacher to lead our Beliefs and Values (Religious Studies) department from Easter 2024 or September 2024 (subject to negotiation).
We welcome interest from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and subject specialisms, including Citizenship, Religious Studies, Sociology. Previous leadership experience is desirable but not essential. We are looking for knowledgeable candidates who share our vision and values, who will create a strategic, ambitious vision for the development and growth of the department, and take swift and effective steps to bring it to fruition.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured”, which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.
Buckler’s Mead Academy is a highly inclusive academy in the east of Yeovil, close to the Dorset border. Since September 2021, we have been part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership – a highly successful Multi Academy Trust, often considered the ‘market leader’ in the South West for school improvement. The successful candidate will benefit from trust wide opportunities and support, such as CPD and the chance to work colleagues across trust schools.
Further details about the role
Please note that we may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our Safer Recruitment and Due Diligence checks. Buckler’s Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.
Commitment to safeguarding
Buckler's Mead is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
We have a duty of care and the right to take reasonable action, ensuring the welfare and safety of pupils. If staff have cause for concern that a child is subject to any form of abuse, we will follow child protection procedures and inform Children’s Services.
Buckler’s Mead meets statutory requirements relating to Disclosure & Barring Service – all staff and volunteers who work with Buckler’s Mead Academy who meet the ‘regulated activity test’ (Freedoms Act 2012) are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.
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About Buckler's Mead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 734 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Buckler's Mead School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dstpaul@bucklersmeadacademy.com
- Phone number
- 01935 424454
Originally established as Buckler's Mead School in 1957, Buckler’s Mead Academy is now a successful 11- 16 academy where we pride ourselves on providing an inspiring education for all. This is achieved through a strong sense of community, providing a wide range of opportunities, ensuring students enjoy school and are ultimately successful in their chosen field.
We believe in providing a learning environment that is calm, orderly and respectful, where our students can reach their full potential and go on to be happy, successful and fulfilled members of the community.
In September 2021 the Academy joined the Midsomer Norton Partnership Trust. This is a strong trust of more than 25 schools, including 11 secondary schools. The trust is often described as the 'market leader' in the South West and has an exceptional record for providing high quality educational provision to all of its students.
Arranging a visit to Buckler's Mead School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dstpaul@bucklersmeadacademy.com.
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