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Teacher of Religious Studies

The Tiffin Girls' School, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL

This job expired on 26 February 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
Summer term / as soon as available
Closing date
26 February 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 February 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: Religious education
Working pattern: Full time: Part-time applications may also be considered
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year until April 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates suitable for the role will:

be confident in teaching RS up to and including GCSE to high achieving students and be excited about moving on to teaching to A level
be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

the opportunity to join a highly successful department with a wide range of experience and expertise
the chance to work in an Ofsted judged ‘Outstanding’ school – October 2021
a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish and teachers are encouraged to introduce new and innovative activities
a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development
a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who work together to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
a two-week October half term
numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)

Further details about the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective teacher of Religious Studies (RS) who has the knowledge and love of their subject to inspire students in a school where a ‘Love of Learning’ is evident in every student interaction.

The temporary post offers a wonderful opportunity to engage with and inspire our highly motivated, articulate and diligent student body. The school greatly values the contribution that the study of RS brings to its curriculum offer and to the all-round development of the students, helping them flourish as global citizens.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

RS - Recruitment Information pack (teaching staff), January 2024.pdf - 1.51 MB (opens in new tab)

Classroom Teacher, job description Jan 2023.pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Tiffin Girls' School

School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase: Secondary
School size: 1236 pupils enrolled
Age range: 11 to 18
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
School website: The Tiffin Girls' School website
Email address: recruitment@tiffingirls.org
Phone number: 020 8546 0773
See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-tiffin-girls-school

The Tiffin Girls’ School, a selective state school and stand-alone Academy, is a vibrant and happy community where the students take centre stage. The school is currently home to 1,235 students, aged between 11 and 18, and is now into its 143rd year. The school is a six form entry selective school, with 180 students in each year group and over 340 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on encouraging students to aspire to do the best in everything they do, whether that be: academic excellence, a passion and enthusiasm for the creative and performing arts, sporting prowess, or student leadership. A broad and challenging curriculum sits alongside a stimulating and rewarding range of extracurricular activities, many of which are student-led, and these elements of school life combine to develop inquisitive, confident, dynamic and successful young people ready for their future lives as global citizens.