Head of Religious Studies & Citizenship

Lift Aylward, London, N18 1NB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 8:06am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37870 - £56154 per annum

Head of Religious Studies & Citizenship job summary

A Rare and Unique Opportunity - Head of RE and Citizenship (TLR 2A)

Are you ready to inspire young people to think deeply, question the world around them and develop their own understanding of faith, beliefs and society?

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed Head of RE and Citizenship to lead a subject area that plays an important role in shaping young people's understanding of the world and their place within it.

We are looking for someone who can bring Religious Education and Citizenship to life, creating engaging learning experiences that encourage curiosity, respect, critical thinking and meaningful discussion. You will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum, support colleagues and help students develop the knowledge, confidence and values they need to become thoughtful, informed and responsible citizens.

About the role

• As Head of RE and Citizenship, you will provide clear direction and leadership for both subjects, ensuring high-quality teaching, an engaging curriculum and strong outcomes for all students. You will inspire a love of learning, promote inclusive classroom practice and create opportunities for students to explore different perspectives, challenge assumptions and understand the diverse society in which we live.
• This is an opportunity to make a real difference, working with colleagues to develop the provision, share good practice and ensure that every student is supported to achieve their potential.
  
  Key responsibilities
• Lead the development and delivery of a broad, engaging and ambitious RE and Citizenship curriculum.
• Support and develop colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Monitor student progress and outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Create a classroom culture where students feel confident to ask questions, express their views and engage respectfully with different perspectives.
• Promote inclusion, tolerance, mutual respect and an understanding of British values.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting students' personal development and preparation for life beyond the classroom.
  
  What we're looking for
• We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who can bring fresh ideas, strong subject expertise and a clear vision for RE and Citizenship. You will have high expectations for yourself and your students, alongside the ability to motivate others and build positive relationships.
• You will be someone who believes that education is about more than examination results; it is about helping young people develop the knowledge, confidence and understanding to navigate the world around them.
• If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead subjects that encourage young people to think critically, engage thoughtfully and make a positive contribution to society, we would love to hear from you.
• This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to shape learning, influence young people's perspectives and make a lasting difference.
  
  
  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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.

About Lift Aylward

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1324 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lift Aylward website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aylward-academy

Lift Aylward, is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school in Edmonton, the London Borough of Enfield, serving a truly multi-cultural community, where every student is valued and treated as an individual. Our unwavering standards have seen the school become the school of choice for both the local and surrounding areas.

At Lift Aylward, we believe every young person has the potential to lead a long, happy, and successful life that leaves a positive legacy. Our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

Our intentional culture – The Aylward Way – is grounded in our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Kindness, and Self-Control, which are taught, modelled, and celebrated throughout daily school life.

Our curriculum is built around three pillars:

- A knowledge-rich academic curriculum grounded in cognitive science
- A character curriculum that supports spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- The Aylward Entitlement, an enrichment programme designed to build cultural and social capital

We set the highest expectations for ourselves and our students because we believe every child has the right to succeed. Through shared values and a culture of ambition, equity, and belonging, we empower our students to thrive and leave a positive legacy.

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