Temporary Teacher of Religious Studies

Are you:

•         Committed to inspiring and motivating students?

•         A team player and strong communicator?

•         Enthusiastic and optimistic in wanting the very best for each student?

•         Dedicated to your own professional development and growth?

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic graduate, to grow and enhance our Religious Studies team. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Religious Studies to KS3 and 4, the department also delivers A level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, as well as the Extended Project Qualification. Current ITT candidates are welcome to apply.

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.

‘Swanshurst School has been a great environment for my first term as an ECT. The support I have received from my department and the mentoring team has been amazing and is ongoing. I couldn’t wish for a better place to spend the first of hopefully many years of teaching’. (ECT)

Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needless to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils.”

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

For further details and an application form please contact us at recruitment@swanshurst.org. Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. Please submit all completed applications to recruitment@swanshurst.org

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.