Head of Religious Studies

We are looking for a talented, ambitious, and committed individual to lead this excellent department full-time from January 2025.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled classroom practitioner, experienced in teaching A Levels and GCSEs, passionate about their subject and unstinting in their desire to pass on their enthusiasm to eager and receptive pupils. At the College, Religious Studies is well-supported, and all pupils take the subject until Yr 9, at which point they can choose to take Religious Studies to GCSE and Religious Studies, Christianity, Philosophy, and Ethics to A Level. The Head of Religious Studies will also be responsible for leading, developing and supporting an enthusiastic and committed departmental team.

We seek applicants with vision and imagination, and an ability to foster team spirit. They will be expected to play a full part in shaping the Religious Studies co-curricular provision, including clubs, seminars, trips and visits. Additionally, a commitment to the boarding ethos, excellent pastoral care and enriching co-curricular and outreach activities is expected.

St Lawrence College was one of the first 14 schools globally to achieve 'World Class Status' as a High Performance Learning School and is now part of the Fellowship of World Class Schools. Our aim is to develop 'a caring community of kindness, positivity and respect' and to maximise the performance of every pupil; ensuring that they leave school equipped with the knowledge, skills and qualities that will serve them well for university, the workplace and life.

We seek to provide all pupils with excellent role models and have a diverse pupil body, and so we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Application Forms and the Job Description for this role are available on our website and completed applications should be sent via email to the HR Manager at

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th June 2024

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

St Lawrence College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic of any kind.