Head of Religious Studies
Tes Schools Recruitment
Wandsworth
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive, in accordance with the School's pay scale, depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 or January 2025 (for the right candidate)
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2024
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Religious Studies to join a High School based in Wandsworth.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified individual to lead their outstanding and phenomenally successful Religious Studies department.
Their pupils appreciate the passion and expertise of the Religious Studies department, their commitment to the pursuit of consistently excellent results, and their exceptional care for the students, and it is on this that their department’s highly respected reputation rests. They are looking for someone with the vision, commitment and energy to build upon the outstanding success of the department.
As Head of Religious Studies, you will be responsible for the leadership and management of all members of the department, and will ensure high performance standards are achieved and maintained.
Leading by example, you will promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential through the planning and delivery of high quality, innovative and engaging lessons.
You will also be responsible for the department’s extra-curricular activities and will actively promote interest in Religious Studies outside the immediate physical and timetabled confines of the department.
If you have excellent leadership skills, in addition to experience teaching Key Stage three, GCSE and A level, they would be delighted to hear from you.
About the School
As one of the UK’s leading schools, the school is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.
The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames.
They can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employments
Interview date: Wednesday 15 May 2024.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: ME2050626 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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