Head of KS3 Religious Studies

HEAD OF KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES

MAIN/UPPER PAY SCALE WITH TLR ALLOWANCE

REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2024

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational 11 – 18 school. 

Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

We are seeking a Head of KS3 Religious Studies who feels they can make a significant and positive contribution to the Department and the school as a whole.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Religious Studies at KS3, KS4 and opportunities for KS5.

There is an excellent ECT induction programme in place and Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

The School has excellent facilities, is over-subscribed and is attended by highly motivated students, who achieve excellent results. Religious Studies is compulsory at GCSE (students follow AQA specification) and we want someone to join our team of subject specialists to continue our run of impressive results.

We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies. More information on the school can be found on the school website.

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Georgina Evans, Head of Religious Studies for an informal discussion about the post gev@cooperscoborn.co.uk

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Samantha Durrell, Human Resources via email at recruitment@cooperscoborn.co.uk

The successful candidate is required to complete a six-month probationary period.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 8th May 2024 at Noon

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.