Equal Education Partners is currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Religious Studies to join our client's dynamic team. We are open to considering both permanent and temporary positions based on your preferences and availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons in Religious Studies that engage students and enhance their learning experience.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and foster an inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback and support to promote improvement.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the creation of engaging learning materials.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to continually enhance your teaching practice.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- A relevant degree in Religious Studies or a related field.
- A PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching Religious Studies at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is desirable).
- Strong understanding of the curriculum and effective assessment strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and passionate educators who are eager to make a positive impact in our client's school.
Benefits
Contract Type:
Permanent – full-time, part-time flexibility
Level & Salary:
MPS/UPS – £31,650 to £49,084 pa, full time equivalent
(includes 2024 Gov pay increase)
Our Client offers:
- A diverse workplace,
- Chromebooks for all classroom staff and students
- Exceptional professional development and career progression,
- A supportive environment for ECTs allowing them to thrive,
- Positive working relationships at all levels (with a healthy dose of humour!),
- A supportive leadership team,
- A genuine focus on staff wellbeing with an employee support resource,
- Children of staff are prioritised in our admissions criteria,
- Cycle to work scheme for all staff.
They have established mentoring programmes for new and recently qualified teachers and will consider applications from those with a related degree wishing to train, as well as ECTs. All teachers benefit from being part of a whole school collaborative teaching and learning approach and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.
