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Head of Religious Studies

The Beaconsfield School, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ

This job expired on 16 April 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  1st September 2024

• Closing date

  16 April 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  8 March 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS London Fringe + TLR2b £5528.00

Head of Religious Studies job summary

We are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Head of Religious Studies to lead a team of dedicated staff in delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning and to ensure all students make excellent academic progress. The successful candidate will be innovative, motivated and a determined leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of our school’s journey.

Our RS department has committed and caring teachers who play a vital role in developing a wide range of skills in our students. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in the progress of an increasingly popular subject within The Beaconsfield School.

Our OFSTED inspection in February 2019 made the following comments about teaching and relationships at school:

Teachers are wholehearted in their desire for pupils to achieve well. Relationships between teachers and pupils are constructive and are built on trust and mutual respect. This enables pupils to have the confidence to ask for help and support when they are stuck or unsure.

Pupils conduct themselves in an orderly manner. They are welcoming, self-assured and act in a polite and respectful way. Lunchtimes are calm, with groups of pupils engaged in friendly conversation.

The majority of pupils display a positive attitude towards their learning. They are keen to succeed and value the efforts made by their teachers in supporting them in lessons.

Pupils say that they value teachers’ advice in identifying the progress they are making.

Our school vision is to ensure every student realises their potential, through every member of our community having high aspirations for success, both within and beyond the classroom. You will be joining a highly skilled staff, who are supportive, show determination and resolve.

Why should you work at The Beaconsfield School?

Highly supportive staff body, including a staff committee responsible for representing staff wellbeing

Bespoke professional opportunities including support to undertake Masters and NPQ programmes

Significant investment in a newly refurbished staff room and staff workroom

Dedicated time within the school day for co-planning

Free tea and coffee for all staff, we believe in providing the best possible working environment for staff and small gestures make a big difference.

The Beaconsfield School has good road links to London, Reading, Maidenhead and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield Train Station.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Checks.

We welcome visits to the school, if you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher’s PA Sam Harwood, SHarwood@beaconsfield.school and ask to speak to Caroline Legg, Headteacher.

For further information about the school please visit our website The Beaconsfield School - Home

Application forms can be found here: The Beaconsfield School - Staff Vacancies

Closing date for applications is 9am 16th April 2024

Interviews will be held on receipt of suitable applicants

We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier if necessary.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Beaconsfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be sought from the successful candidate.

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About The Beaconsfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 848 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Beaconsfield School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-beaconsfield-school (opens in new tab)

A co-educational secondary school with 880 students, a growing Sixth Form and just fewer than 100 staff.

As a school we are creative in our curriculum and we treat each child as an individual; because of this, learning and progress is at the centre of everything we do. We work towards making the selective system irrelevant.

We want every student who attends the school to reach their full potential academically. We also put great value on extra-curricular clubs and activities. During any one week there are over 50 clubs or activities running for students. We believe that this complements their academic studies, helps them to develop into well rounded individuals and enables them to make a positive contribution to the community.

We have wonderful facilities including a purpose built drama studio, 2 Apple Mac suites, a ratio of 1 computer to every 2.5 students, interactive whiteboards in each classroom, specialist technology classrooms and a sports hall. We are a well-equipped school that gives our students every opportunity to engage in their learning. Our school environment is maintained to the highest standard and students are expected to respect this at all times.

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