Teacher of Religious Studies
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8AXThis job expired on 6 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
24 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full-time (part time negotiable)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Religious Studies
Teachers’ Main Scale
Permanent post
Full-time (part time negotiable)
We are seeking someone who can encourage an enthusiastic approach to the study of society and the different people and belief systems that contribute to the multicultural world we live in. Fostering critical thinking and philosophical thought towards questions about life is of utmost importance for the development of our students.
If you are an innovative and engaging Religious Studies teacher who can deliver a high-quality education that inspires curiosity about the world and its people. Apply now!
The successful candidate will share our values, and be passionate about their subject with experience of teaching Religious Studies up to at least Key Stage 4. The post holder will have the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment, ensuring that students make progress through quality first teaching.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for a teacher who has:
A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5
Commitment to their professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.
The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.
Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to:
building a learning community
strong curriculum strategy
consistently good teaching
a culture of kindness and care
collaboration with our wider school community
For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.
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 The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1132 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- Recruitment@saet.co.uk
Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to:
- building a learning community
- strong curriculum strategy
- consistently good teaching
- a culture of kindness and care
- collaboration with our wider school community
Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be an opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.
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