Teacher of Religious Studies
Leigh Academy Longfield, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PHThis job expired on 20 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Longfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Teacher of Religious Studies to join our high-performing department. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students in this curriculum area. Applications are welcomed from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECT) as we can offer fantastic professional development at every stage of a teacher’s career.
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
- An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge.
- A keen advocate for the importance of Religious Studies as part of the curriculum.
- Have a high level of teaching experience and delivery of results, or are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for their first position.
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships.
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
- Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Confident, with strong career aspirations.
- Committed to the safeguarding and happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
We have a strong team ethos and believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an academy which is committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities and training and support.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Longfield
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 992 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Longfield
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