Teacher of RE
Greenwood Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7NLThis job expired on 27 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
27 May 2024 at 3:18pm
Date listed
20 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30000 - £46525 per annum
Teacher of RE job summary
Salary: MPR/UPR + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2024
Are you passionate about exploring diverse cultures and beliefs? Join our dedicated team at Greenwood Academy and inspire students to engage critically with the world's religions and ethical questions. We seek a dedicated individual with a deep understanding of the subject and a genuine passion for imparting knowledge to young minds.
As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:
* Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons exploring the beliefs, practices, and moral dilemmas in various religious traditions.
* Foster an environment of open dialogue and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore their own beliefs and values while respecting those of others.
* Cover diverse topics, including ethics, philosophy, and social justice, to develop students' moral and spiritual awareness.
* Support students in developing their analytical and evaluative skills by studying sacred texts, historical events, and contemporary issues.
* Organise and facilitate visits to places of worship, guest speaker sessions, and interfaith dialogues to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of different faith traditions.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.
To support this, we offer a wide range of opportunities beyond the core curriculum, whether in the Arts, which include school productions, dance, drama, and music performances, or through our extensive sports programme, which takes advantage of grass and 4G pitches, a Sports hall with a specialist dance studio, and a Multi-Use Games Area.
Our state-of-the-art building and world-class facilities use the latest technology, including the Google Education platform, to enhance the learning environment. Most importantly, children and young adults at Greenwood Academy tell us they enjoy coming to school and feel safe and secure.
To book a visit please contact Sue Britland at
Closing date: 27th May 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
About Greenwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 963 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Greenwood Academy website
Greenwood is a vibrant, successful 11-18 Academy situated in the heart of Castle Vale. We currently have 950 pupils on roll and are growing every year. At Greenwood our core values are Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and this forms the foundation of our school culture. We intend that all pupils develop the knowledge and character needed to achieve personal and academic excellence.
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