Religious Studies Lead Teacher with TLR
Outwood Academy Portland, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF19 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 January 2025 at 8am
Date listed
9 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 £3391
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Good by Ofsted. We are an 11-18 academy based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham.
We welcome applications from educators seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities to join our academy.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We have an exceptionalculture and student behaviour which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme.
‘Overwhelmingly, staff are upbeat about the school. They value the positive changes in the school’s culture. They appreciate training opportunities. They welcome steps to make their workload more manageable. Staff morale is positive and they are very proud to be part of the school.’ - Ofsted, November 2024.
Our academy provides a wide range of extended learning opportunities including access to a variety of online learning programmes, intranet subject resources, small group catch up interventions, after school academic support sessions and well planned homework to enable students to extend and complement their learning.
We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
Outwood Academy Portland’s Humanities department is a thriving and popular area of the school, highly regarded by both students and colleagues. Our team consists of 4 Geographers, 6 Historians, and 1 RS specialist, all of whom are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for our students and take pride in their work.
As a Religious Studies specialist, you will benefit from close collaboration with the Humanities team and support from a Subject Director who works across the Trust. Additionally, you will have opportunities to connect with RS specialists in other academies. We foster a culture of collaboration to promote wellbeing and manage workload effectively. Our Head of Department Development Days include dedicated time for sharing expertise and best practices, and the team offers support with planning, marking, and even teaching when needed. While our work can be challenging, we are motivated by the meaningful impact we have on our amazing students every day.
We are particularly proud of the progress we have made in developing our RS curriculum, which will enable you to effectively offer the AQA GCSE Religious Studies course. There is also the opportunity to teach AQA A Level Religious Studies at our Post 16 Centre. You will collaborate with our Head of Personal Development to deliver cross-curricular content and contribute to a Personal Development curriculum that equips students with essential skills for their futures. We encourage staff to lead whole-school initiatives, events, and trips that promote global citizenship and engage with the local community.
Our 'Deeps' programme offers a unique opportunity to work with senior leaders across the academy, enhancing your skills and preparing you for future career aspirations.
We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. For more information or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Christina Lakin, Head of Humanities, atc.lakin@portland.outwood.com
What the school offers its staff
With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, which affords opportunities for staff to work and progress across several schools if desired. All staff are guaranteed a minimum of two hours CPD per week and a further comprehensive programme of professional development is provided through our own network of teaching schools.
Flexible working opportunities
We welcome applications from educators seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities to join our academy.
Further details about the role
Outwood Academy Portland is located a short drive off the A1 and M1, making it easily accessible from a large range of locations
Prospective applicants are welcome to contact us if they have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the academy. Come and see what we are all about!
For further information, or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Christina Lakin, Head of Humanities - c.lakin@portland.outwood.com
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About Outwood Academy Portland
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Outwood Academy Portland website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- c.lakin@portland.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01909 471010
We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and we are delighted to be based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.
OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting it’s North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.
You can find out more about the NIoT and the programmes we offer, which have been designed to fit around the pressures of school life, follow us on twitter: @NatInstTeaching
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Portland
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.lakin@portland.outwood.com.
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