Head of Religious Studies

2 weeks ago


Newton Abbot Devon, United Kingdom Newton Abbot College Full time

Please see the attached Information Pack for more information about this role.

To apply for this role please see the Ivy Education Trust Vacancy page -

Newton Abbot College

Required from September 2024

MPS / UPS + TLR 2b

full-time permanent

We are seeking an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to lead our growing Religious Studies Department.This is an opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience at teaching across KS3 to KS5 to take our Religious Studies department and its outcomes to the next level.

You will have excellent organisational, planning and communication skills and have high expectations of all students to secure the best outcomes. You believe that all students are capable of success and recognise that success comes in different forms.Driving forward strategic priorities you will ensure there is a robust curriculum and assessment framework in place underpinned by a key focus on exam skills to ensure excellent progress for all students studying Religious Studies.

As a leader you are inspirational, forward thinking and put students at the heart of everything you do.You are creative, dynamic, empathetic and have a natural ability to lead and empower both students and staff. You hold the highest expectations of yourself, your staff and your students and recognise the importance of the curriculum both inside and outside the classroom and are innovative in your commitment to both.

If you know this is the role for you and are confident you can lead Religious Studies to be a high performing and highly successful option subject, then please apply.

If you have any questions about the role, then please email Rebecca Blackshaw, Deputy Headteacher, on rblackshaw@nacollege.devon.sch.uk

Application forms and further information are available from our website, or via email to recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk before the closing date stated below.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 16th May 2024 at 9am.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the trust reserves the rights to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

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