Religious Studies - Subject Leader with TLR
Religious Studies - Subject Leader with TLR
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Full time with part time considered.
We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Good by Ofsted. We are an 1118 academy based in the large friendly town of Worksop near Sheffield and Nottingham. For further details on Worksop click here
We welcome applications from educators seeking either fulltime or parttime opportunities to join our academy.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We have an exceptionalculture and student behaviour which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme.
Overwhelmingly staff are upbeat about the school. They value the positive changes in the schools culture. They appreciate training opportunities. They welcome steps to make their workload more manageable. Staff morale is positive and they are very proud to be part of the school. Ofsted November 2024.
Our academy provides a wide range of extended learning opportunities including access to a variety of online learning programmes intranet subject resources small group catch up interventions after school academic support sessions and well planned homework to enable students to extend and complement their learning.
We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
Outwood Academy Portlands Humanities department is a thriving and popular area of the school highly regarded by both students and colleagues. Our team consists of 4 Geographers 6 Historians and 1 RS specialist all of whom are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for our students and take pride in their work.
As a Religious Studies specialist you will benefit from close collaboration with the Humanities team and support from a Subject Director who works across the Trust. Additionally you will have opportunities to connect with RS specialists in other academies. We foster a culture of collaboration to promote wellbeing and manage workload effectively. Our Head of Department Development Days include dedicated time for sharing expertise and best practices and the team offers support with planning marking and even teaching when needed. While our work can be challenging we are motivated by the meaningful impact we have on our amazing students every day.
We are particularly proud of the progress we have made in developing our RS curriculum which will enable you to effectively offer the AQA GCSE Religious Studies course. There is also the opportunity to teach AQA A Level Religious Studies at our Post 16 Centre. You will collaborate with our Head of Personal Development to deliver crosscurricular content and contribute to a Personal Development curriculum that equips students with essential skills for their futures. We encourage staff to lead wholeschool initiatives events and trips that promote global citizenship and engage with the local community.
Our Deeps programme offers a unique opportunity to work with senior leaders across the academy enhancing your skills and preparing you for future career aspirations.
A message from Carolyn Blundell Community Executive Principal
As the Community Executive Principal Im excited to share why joining our team offers a unique and rewarding experience that goes beyond working in a single school if you choose to become a part of the team you will influence the lives of over 6000 young people; shaping their futures by raising standards and transforming lives.
Imagine being part of a supportive network of four Outwood academies across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is what it means to be part of our Outwood community and its something Im passionate about fostering in my role. Across the learning community we host joint senior team meetings schedule regular learning walks in different schools for colleagues (at all levels) work with local businesses to secure student opportunities and enrichments and are constantly developing mechanisms for working with parents. We have fostered a culture of sharing the very best practice across the community and are committed to providing world class professional development for teaching and support staff.
With us you will have the opportunity to:
Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools: Share best practices participate in joint projects and learn from a diverse range of experienced professionals.
Develop your skills and expertise: Benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities and contribute to a dynamic learning community.
Make a bigger impact: Your contributions will extend beyond your own classroom and school influencing and supporting colleagues and students across the community.
Be part of something bigger: Experience the strength and support of a closeknit community within the larger Outwood family.
I work closely with each academy in our community to facilitate this collaboration ensuring that we are sharing our strengths learning from each other and constantly striving for improvement. This creates a truly unique and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We also look to extend and enrich the lives of our students ensuring they too benefit from being part of a wider community than the one in which they live.
We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. For more information or to arrange a visit to the academy please contact Christina Lakin Head of Humanities at
Employment Type
Full-Time
