Teacher of Religious Studies

Parliament Hill School, London, NW5 1RL

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale/Upper scale, Inner London

Teacher of Religious Studies job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious RS teacher with excellent subject knowledge to engender a passion for RS across key stage 3,4, and 5. A second subject is essential (please state in your letter application). As a RS teacher at our school you will; teach across all stages, contribute to the development of the curriculum, secure excellent progress scores for all students, foster a love for RS and build cultural capital amongst the student cohort. 

Main responsibilities for all teachers:

• To support and implement the school’s mission statement and all aspects of school and department policies.

• To develop best practice in the classroom, remote and enrichment provision for all students including disadvantaged, those with high learning potential, SEND and English as an additional language.

• To model high standards of professional behaviours and attitudes at all times.

• In line with whole school targets and in discussion with the Team Leader, to contribute to achieving the targets identified in the Department Development Plan.

• To identify the professional learning required to achieve excellent outcomes for the students you teach, supporting the department’s systematic monitoring, e.g. through student voice, work scrutinies, line management and classroom visits.

• To participate in the school’s appraisal system, ensuring this makes a measurable, positive impact on all students’ achievement.

• To share best practice in the department, including co-constructing schemes of learning and resources.

• To use data to inform planning and to work in partnership with specialist colleagues, e.g. the SENDCo, Teaching Assistants, the Form Tutor and Achievement Team Leader to ensure that learning is personalised for all students.

• To fulfil the role of Form Tutor or Co-tutor, planning form time and tutor periods to ensure a meaningful experience for students which contributes to progress and well-being.

• To support the Team Leader in ensuring that the budget achieves best value for money in line with identified priorities.

• To adhere to health and safety during classroom activities and for enrichment activities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parliament Hill School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parliament Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parliament-hill-school

Parliament Hill School is a highly acclaimed girls’ school with excellent academic outcomes. Located on the edge of Hampstead Heath, we provide a vibrant environment for rich and stimulating learning experiences. Proud of our distinctive character as a diverse and fully comprehensive school, we value individuality and celebrate the relationships that make us a uniquely positive and supportive school community. We have an unswerving commitment to our inclusive culture and a well-established reputation for providing an education of the highest academic quality for girls. Students and staff benefit from our mixed sixth form through the highly successful LaSWAP consortium which is the largest school 6th form provider in Camden, with an unrivalled curriculum and opportunities for deep collaboration.
The school is committed to providing excellent continuous professional development programmes for all staff. Parliament Hill in collaboration with Torriano Primary School has formed the North London Alliance Research School as part of the EEF’s Research Schools Network. Our innovative cross phase partnership brings together primary and secondary teachers and leaders to implement evidence based EEF approaches to raise the attainment of all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The school is ideally situated with excellent transport links into other parts of London and beyond. Gospel Oak over ground station is a five minutes’ walk while Tufnell Park tube station is 10 minutes away. The school is also very close to the magnificent open space of Hampstead Heath which is renowned for its many recreational and sports opportunities as well as outdoor swimming facilities.

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