Teacher of Religious Studies
Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LLThis job expired on 24 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
24 May 2021 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
13 May 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Geography, History, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604)
Additional allowances
In addition, we offer:
an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
outstanding facilities and resources;
a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.
Teacher of Religious Studies job summary
Are you a Religious Studies teacher excited for a new challenge? Would you like to join a school community, which values the development of its teachers and invests heavily in CPD? We are looking for a teacher to join our successful Religious Studies team. We are committed to providing the environment and training for you to develop your career and refine your practice.
In addition, we offer:
an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
outstanding facilities and resources;
a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.
For further insight into this role in the Religious Studies and Philosophy Department and Kennet School, please download the application pack.
We would like you to be:
a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose;
able to teach Religious Studies to KS4, with experience of A Level Philosophy an advantage;
creative, forward thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject;
committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
We would like also like to hear from you if you are a teacher of Geography or History with experience delivering Religious Studies.
How to apply:
Our preferred method of application is ‘Quick Apply’ button here. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
The school’s successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Mrs S Cambridge, Head’s PA for more information.
Deadline: Monday, 24 May 2021. Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after.
Interview Date: Wednesday 26 May 2021. We reserve the right to interview before the application deadline in exceptional cases, so we encourage early applications.
Kennet School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, including being subject to a full DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Kennet School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1877 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kennet School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@kennetschool.co.uk
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
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