Subject Leader of Religious Studies
Wembley High Technology College, North Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NTThis job expired on 10 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 June 2026
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
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (Actual)
Subject Leader of Religious Studies job summary
About Us
Wembley High Technology College is one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally, the achievement of our pupils is exceptional; in 2024, our Progress 8 score of +1.43 meant that our students on average achieved nearly one and a half grades higher than their peers nationally. This progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE has a transformative impact on our pupils’ life chances and last year, over 60% of pupils leaving us went on to Russell Group universities to study a range of academic subjects.
The Religious Studies Department
‘Achievement for All’ is the ethos that underpins everything we do across the WMAT, and Religious Studies occupies a distinctive place at the heart of intellectual life at Wembley High Technology College. The Religious Studies Department is highly collaborative, academically ambitious and deeply committed to developing students’ understanding of religion, philosophy and ethics, united by a shared belief in the importance of critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and respectful dialogue.
The department enables students to engage thoughtfully with some of the most profound questions about human existence, belief, morality and society. Our curriculum introduces students to a rich range of religious, philosophical and ethical perspectives, encouraging them to analyse arguments, evaluate evidence and develop informed, balanced judgements. Through the study of diverse worldviews, students gain a deeper understanding of both themselves and the complex world in which they live.
Religious Studies is part of a dynamic learning community that values outstanding teaching, innovative practice and meaningful enrichment. The department benefits from excellent resourcing and a culture that encourages both staff and students to engage with contemporary debates and scholarship. Deliberate opportunities are built into the curriculum to foster reflection, discussion and independent thought alongside academic rigour.
We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Subject Leader of Religious Studies to lead this thriving department into its next phase of development. This is an outstanding opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner with the vision, drive and credibility to shape high-quality teaching and learning and to sustain a culture of high expectations.
The successful candidate may be an experienced leader or an aspiring Subject Leader ready to take their first step into departmental leadership. They will be excited to teach across the full age range from Year 7 to Year 13, modelling exceptional practice and supporting colleagues to continually refine and improve their craft.
They will be a collaborative, collegiate leader who values teamwork, communicates expectations with clarity and purpose, and brings energy, warmth and professionalism to the role. Above all, they will be committed to the thoughtful, strategic and supportive leadership of a forward-thinking department, and to ensuring that every student experiences excellence in Religious Studies.
Professional Development
Through the Training School Hub, leaders at all levels of the Trust benefit from exceptional professional development, including fully-funded, DfE-accredited NPQ programmes. These gold-standard qualifications empower our leaders to grow, drive change and make a meaningful impact within their departments and across the Trust. If you are excited by the prospect of shaping the next generation of digital thinkers and innovators, and you enjoy working within a culture of high aspiration and shared best practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Why Join Us
We welcome applications from qualified teachers. All teachers at Wembley High receive a comprehensive, structured training programme, delivered by highly trained mentors and bespoke to the individual’s needs. If you are keen to develop into an outstanding teacher, enjoy sharing best practice with a community of dedicated peers and believe that all pupils can and should succeed, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the school, visit our website at www.whtc.co.uk If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at reception@whtc.co.uk.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 9th June at 9am - early applications are welcome.
Wembley Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applicants. Early applications are encouraged and the Trust reserves the right to withdraw this post should an appointment be made early.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Wembley High Technology College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1553 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wembley High Technology College website
Wembley High is an outstanding school and has consistently been one of the highest achieving schools in in the country for many year.
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