Subject Leader / Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity Cover)

The Thomas Aveling School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July / September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR2B (Subject Leader)

Subject Leader / Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity Cover) job summary

The Thomas Aveling School is an fantastic school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and an amazing team spirit - we are a happy school! You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.

“Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best” -Ofsted, Sept 22

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of RS or Subject Leader of RS (TLR available for Subject Leader) to join this great school for the duration of a maternity cover. The successful candidate will not only be able to motivate our students to achieve their full potential but will also be able to develop a student’s appreciation of the role RS plays in everyday life.

“Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff” Ofsted, Sept 22.

The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent practitioner

Have the knowledge and experience, or ambition to teach from Year 7 to Year 13

Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and wellbeing are achieved.

In return, we will offer you:

A school where all students are happy to learn

A high performing and incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

A comprehensive induction programme to teachers at all stages of their career

Care First employee assistance programme

Private health care cover by Benenden

Two-week half term in October

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on 01634 844809 or via emaileelliott@thomasaveling.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

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.

About The Thomas Aveling School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Thomas Aveling School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-aveling-school

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