4 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    21 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Teachers’ Main Scale, Part Time 0.6

Teacher of RS job summary

Teacher of Religious Studies

Teachers’ Main Scale, Part Time 0.6

Permanent post, available from 1st September 2025

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.

Baxter College is continuing to grow, which brings an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and motivational person to join our school and trust.

Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.

At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.

● Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

● Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.

● EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.

● Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.

● Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.

● Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.

Joining our school community will suit those with:

● 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 own 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

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

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.

Other benefits include:

● Generous Occupational Pension

● Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support

● Free confidential employee helpline 24/7

● Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy

● Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.

Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please apply via Eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 21 May 2025 with interviews being held that week.

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 are not accepted.

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About Baxter College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
806 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Baxter College is a genuine learning community that has seen consistent improvement over the last 3 years. It has an experienced and supportive staff team and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the team, guided by our influential staff council. We want all voices to have an active role in our improvement journey. If you are interested please come and meet us, you will enjoy being here.

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 student's 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.

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