19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Main/Upper Pay Scale + Fringe Allowance plus TLR 2b

Head of Religious Studies job summary

Holmer Green is a popular 11 to 18 school with 1200+ students (200+ in the Sixth Form) and is expanding.

We have a range of new modern facilities including a new teaching block, dining hall, reception area and sports hall. We offer 8 staff training days (not the 5 you find in most schools), a two-week October half term and professional development of a high standard. We take our staff well-being seriously and offer weekly activities, like team sports and a brand new fitness suite.

Holmer Green Senior School is offering an exceptional opportunity to lead the Religious Studies Department delivering Religious Studies as a core GCSE to all students, and at A Level where it is a popular subject. We are looking for an excellent leader who is ambitious for all our students, is passionate about Religious Studies and who would welcome the chance to flourish in a dynamic area. Applications are sought from high calibre professionals who have the skills and talent to continue to develop the department and work as part of our committed team.

If you are committed to making a difference and want to join a school that values hard work, kindness, and passion for education, we would love to hear from you.

To arrange a visit to the school or for an informal conversation, please call 01494 712219 / or email barberli@holmer.org.uk

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

Holmer Green Senior School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all its students and therefore all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, qualification and pre-employment checks

We will carry out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a safer recruitment self-declaration form before interview

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 Holmer Green Senior School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1244 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Holmer Green Senior School website
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmer-green-senior-school

Holmer Green Senior School is a popular 11-18 school with 1200 students (150+ in the 6th Form). Relationships at all levels are excellent and we are committed to the professional development of all our staff.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Head of Year (Sixth Form)

Oxford Spires Academy

Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in High Wycombe and Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes