Subject Lead Religious Education
NCEA Duke's Secondary School, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZThis job expired on 17 March 2025
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 March 2025
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: 1.0fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 4-UPS 3 Plus TLR
Additional allowances
TLR 2C £8,279
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, enthusiastic Faculty Lead Religious Education to join our innovative Humanities Faculty within our ambitious school. We are looking for the right candidate to join us as soon as possible.
Religious Education sits at the heart of our School, and is a key element of pupil experience here. The Religious Education curriculum is supported by acts of collective worship, PSHCE and close links to the Chaplaincy and the Church of England curriculum. We expect all colleagues to support the Christian ethos of our School and that is expressed through our aspiration for all to “let your light shine”.
The successful candidate will be responsible for areas such as teaching and learning, vision for the department, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, behaviour for learning, the learning environment, performance management, addressing under-achievement and reporting to the senior team on the progress of the faculty.
You will be involved in developing a creative and inspiring curriculum which is closely aligned to the overarching Church of England curriculum and will be part of our collaborative approach to planning.
The successful candidate will be:
- A consistently good to outstanding classroom teacher
- Capable of inspiring and motivating others
- Energetic, enthusiastic, creative and resilient
- Able to motivate staff to deliver an inspiring and engaging Religious Education curriculum
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of teaching Religious Education in a secondary school environment
- Proven leadership skills and introduce a process of change
- An ability to deliver an impactful and creative Religious Education curriculum which is closely aligned to the overarching Church of England curriculum
- Have a full understanding of the SIAMS framework and work with the Principal to ensure the schools Christian vision successfully meets the evaluation framework
- A proven track record of raising attainment across all key stages
- Knowledge of current education developments within the area of Religious Education
- An ability to inspire and motivate students so that they enjoy Religious Education and are successful in the subject
- Play a leading role in expanding our extra-curricular programme
What the school offers its staff
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive CPD Programme
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Free Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust
- On site, term time only childcare provision "The Nest"
Commitment to safeguarding
NCEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About NCEA Duke's Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School website
- Email address
- natalie.johnson@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670 613242
Duke’s Secondary School, part of the NCEA Trust, is an 11 to 19 academy located in Ashington, Northumberland. The school serves students from Ashington, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, and Lynemouth, providing a vibrant and supportive environment for secondary and post-16 education.
Duke’s is a dynamic and inspiring place to learn and grow. The school places a strong emphasis on striving for excellence—encouraging students to work hard, develop positive attitudes to learning, and take full advantage of the wide range of experiences and opportunities available to them.
As a Church of England school, Duke’s proudly upholds its Christian ethos of “Let your LIGHT shine.” Through the core values of Love, Inclusivity, Goodness, Hope, and Truth, students are guided to develop strong moral character and a deep sense of social responsibility. The school aims to nurture kind, caring individuals who are well-prepared to make a positive impact in their communities.
Arranging a visit to NCEA Duke's Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natalie.johnson@ncea.org.uk.
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