Head of Religious Studies
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Job Location:
Greater London - UK
Yearly Salary:
GBP 46569 - 68740
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Job: Head of Religious Studies
School: Secondary Academy Lewisham Southeast London
Annual Salary: MPS/UPS inner London 40389 - 62560 TLR 6180
Contract: Permanent full-time
Start date: September 2026
Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham looking for a permanent full-time Head of Religious Studies (RS).
As a Head of RS youll provide high quality leadership to the Religious Studies department. Youll lead and actively contribute to the teaching of Religious Studies Philosophy and Ethics across all age and ability ranges (KS3 KS4 and KS5). Youll develop all aspects of the Religious Studies Philosophy and Ethics curriculum and secure the quality of teaching in the department.
You have:
- Qualified teacher status (QTS)
- Degree in Religious Studies or another relevant subject
- Successful experience teaching Religious Studies and Philosophy and Ethics from KS3-KS5
- Good knowledge of Religious Studies and Philosophy and Ethics
- Substantial secondary school teaching experience
Benefits:
- Excellent modern facilities
- An extensive support network
- Teachers pension
- Free parking
- Excellent professional development programme
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Headspace app
- Staff development Secondment Opportunities
- Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
- Season ticket loans
Closing date: As soon as possible
Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of RS job. An application form is required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Required Experience:
Director
