Teacher of Religious Education
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
1 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
14 June 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Philosophy, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hrs Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year fixed term
Pay scale
- Pay scale: Teachers Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3 £30,000 to £46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Religious Education and can deliver high quality lessons and excellent outcomes for students? Then come and join a high performing and forward thinking Humanities team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Teacher of RE for September 2024 to join our high performing Humanities team. You will have a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach Religious Education up to KS4 with the possibility of teaching other humanities subjects.
GCSE RE Philosophy and Ethics are extremely popular and results are excellent.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
This position is a one year fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 due to curriculum needs. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in religion, philosophy and ethics. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Criteria;
Familiarity with the KS3 & GCSE syllabus requirements in RE
Familiarity with the A level syllabus in RE
Track record of expertise and raising achievement and securing improvement
To be able to articulate a vision for learning
Qualifications SkillsandAbilities
Good Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
PGCE in relevant subject area
QTS/QTLS
Evidence of further professional development at Masters level
Relevant, recent experience of working in an 11-16 or 11-18 school
Experience of teaching across the ability spectrum
Enthusiasm and ability to motivate and inspire students and staff
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Shows a strong commitment to equity in provision for students and a belief in the potential of every child
Demonstrate the ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students, staff, and parents
Willingness to get involved in the wider life of the school
Quality of Teaching
Ability and experience of teaching RE to GCSE
Ability or experience of teaching RE subjects to A level.
Evidence of excellent teaching – at least Good judgments
Evidence of “Outstanding” practice
National Standards
Evidence all of the Teaching Standards in routine practice
Understanding of GCSE reforms across Religious Education, Philosophy and Ethics
Ethos and Extra Curricular and Curriculum enrichment
Evidence of inclusive practice
CommitmenttoEqualOpportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success, the highest of which was in 2022. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
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About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1830 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rainhill High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson Trust.
Our Partners
Founded in 2015 by former Liverpool and England striker, Robbie Fowler, The Fowler Academy’s results are impressive. Receiving glowing reports from OFSTED and Pearson qualifications, The Fowler Academy were awarded 'Most Inspirational Post 16 Provider in 2019's Educate Awards and were shortlisted in the 2021 TES Awards, as best national provider and have recently moved to their new home, the former first team training ground for Liverpool FC, Melwood.
Partnerships with the LFC Foundation and Rainhill, The Fowler Academy's blended offer of football and post 16 education is both exciting and innovative, ensuring excellent outcomes for students.
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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