Teacher of Religious Studies

• Full time Permanent

• Salary 34727 -50093full-time equivalent dependent on experience.

The Post

We areseekinganinspiring and intellectually ambitious Teacher of Religious Studiesto join our successful religious studies from September 2026.

Religious studies is a highly valued subject within the curriculum at The Grammar School at Leeds and is studied by all pupils to the end of Key Stage 4 with strong uptake at A level. Rooted in philosophy ethics and the study of religious traditions the subject encourages pupils to engage critically with some of the most important questions about beliefmoralityand human experience.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire pupils to think deeply debate thoughtfully and approach complex ideas with intellectual curiosity. They will contribute to a curriculum that develops pupils analytical and evaluative skills while promoting cultural understanding and critical thinking.

Alongside teaching across the Senior School therewill be opportunities to contribute to enrichment activities lecturestripsand wider humanities initiatives within the department.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers who are keen to develop their practice within a collaborative and supportive department.

About GSAL

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. The school continues to be a friendlyfunand supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing while insisting upon andmaintaininghigh expectations.

Be inspired is the ethos behind our teaching and learning at GSAL. We nurture all our pupils to make the most of their talents realise their potential and develop into confident young people ready to rise to any challenge. These values have been at the heart of our school life for over four centuries.

GSAL provides ahigh qualityindependent education for 2100 boys and girls between the ages of three and 18. The main school campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds was purpose built for Leeds Grammar School whichrelocatedin 1997 from the city centre.

GSAL is academically selective with consistently excellent A-level and GCSE results. After merger the school introduced the diamond model of teaching through which boys and girls learn together up to age 11 then in single sex classes between Year 7 and Year11 andcome together again in sixth form lessons. Form time and extracurricular activities are mixed throughout. Class sizes are usually between 16 and 22.

Academic achievement is at the heart of a rounded education at GSAL which offers our students personal development opportunities and broad experience beyond the classroom. With superb facilities available in school students can take part in sport music drama scouts CCF Duke of Edinburgh debating and much more. We offer an outdoor learning programme and a wide variety of trips at home and abroad. Our lively house system encourages students to get involved and have fun.

This success can only be achieved with committedprofessionaland well-qualified colleagues who are focused upon excellence in the classroom and contributions to the wider life of the school. Colleagues have a good degree of autonomy in their teaching outstanding learningresourcesand an attractive benefits package. A large school offers opportunities for CPD career progression and leadership roles in academicpastoraland extracurricular areas.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)

• Significant discount on school fees

• Childcare provided for colleagues children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)

• Defined contributionpension scheme through Aviva with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insurance

• Training and CPD available including five inset days per academicyear

• Colleague lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free teacoffeeand hot chocolate

• Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider HealthHero

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being appVivup offering telephone counselling financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counsellingsessions

• Discounts through multiple providers includingVivup discounts for teachers andExtras

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our140 acresite

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates meditation kettlebells spinning andbootcamps

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle towork

• Free car parking available on site

• Use of the schools extensive library facility

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they needit

• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime well-beingcommitteeor volunteer for communityevents

How to Apply

Ifyourepassionate about shaping students educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant learning community we encourage you to apply. Simply complete the online application form available on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application.

More information about the school role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A virtual tour can be found on our website jobspageand a full tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

If you have any questionspleasecontact

Application closing date: 23rd March 2026

Interview date: 30th March 2026

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