Teacher of Religious Studies (Temporary)
King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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
- Fixed term - Temporary for two terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR-UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented English teacher to join an exceptional department. With the majority of students entered for the GCSE qualification and 66% of students awarded grades at 9-4; and nearly 20% of grades at 9-7 in 2025, you will be joining a high performing, collaborative department. Religious Studies is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form.
We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About King Edward VI School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI School website
- Email address
- jdawson@keslichfield.org.uk
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
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