Head of Religious Education

1 week ago


Wembley, United Kingdom LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS Full time

Name of Executive Headteacher – Russell Denial

Salary: Inner London Teachers Pay Scale + TLR 2c £7,847

Making school memorable by striving for excellence

The School:

The success of Preston Manor School is built on an 80-year old reputation which continues to flourish through its committed staff, dedicated Governors and supportive parents.

We are an all-through school with students ranging from 4 – 19 years. Staff are expected to make the most of this all-through provision and to liaise with relevant colleagues in all parts of the school. The school is based over two sites and there may be times when colleagues are expected to work across both sites with students.

We value working in partnership together with our young people to achieve the best outcomes for every student that joins our prestigious school. The school is oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour and excellence in teaching and learning.

We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We are driven in our aims and ambitions and aspire to continue to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment.

At Preston Manor we celebrate diversity and equality of opportunity, which is reflected in our high staff-retention rates and the successes of our student population.

The Post:

You will:


  • have a passion for teaching and learning
  • be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
  • be an excellent practitioner
  • lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
  • have a positive, can-do attitude with staff and students
  • be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
  • have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
  • be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
  • have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
  • be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

We offer:


  • the opportunity to work across the education phases
  • motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
  • a friendly and supportive team of teachers
  • well-resourced facilities
  • a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
  • a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff.

The Person:

Preston Manor is a high achieving and successful school. We are looking for an excellent teacher to work within a committed department to continue to build on its existing strengths and successes.

If you wish to be a part of our thriving community, the successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to drive the continued development of Religious Studies as a valued subject and qualification amongst our school community. You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.

The successful candidate would be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages. They will be expected to lead the department as a whole and line manage key post holders within it.

How to apply:

Safeguarding

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CVs will not be accepted as a substitute.

In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether it is ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below:

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post have been outlined in the job description and person specification.

Preston Manor School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and an application pack, email or download the pack from our website via the button below.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the date advertised, so early application is advised.

Closing Date: noon on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

Interview Date: w/c 2nd December 2024.

Start Date: January / April 2025.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

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