Teacher of Religious Studies

job description

The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is looking for a passionate and informed Teacher of Religious Studies to join our highly motivated staff. We are a school community that places children and families at the heart of our mission, fostering an environment of ambition, excellence, and care. By joining our team, you will benefit from a sensible assessment and feedback policy designed to reduce administrative burdens, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality explanations and responsive teaching within a supportive and growing Trust.

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

• A teacher committed to ambition, excellence, and community, who will work with the Head of Department to drive the growth and development of The Brian Clarke CE Academy. You will play a key role in supporting BCA to become an outstanding provider for young people, and continuing to support staff, who are committed and ambitious for young people, take pride in and enjoy their work.

• An inspiring, informed educator with a clear understanding of what makes outstanding educational provision for all, and the ability, understanding, and experience to lead, develop and manage a staff team to achieve this.

• Someone who will go the extra mile for students, not because they are asked to but because they want to; someone who will do their utmost to ensure all our students progress to the future destinations of their choice.

• Someone who will inspire students and the staff they work with, and build strong relationships with our parents, carers and community partners.

• The successful candidate may be expected to teach across both Art and Design Technology at Key Stage 3 and within their specialist discipline at Key Stage 4.

About the Role

In this role, you will be a key driver in the development of the academy, working closely with the Head of Department to ensure every student reaches their chosen future destination. You will utilize centralized yet flexible resource planning to create engaging learning sequences, while also contributing to the wider school culture through strong relationships with parents and community partners. We offer a generous professional development package and a collaborative atmosphere where staff are encouraged to take pride in their work. If you are an educator who naturally goes the extra mile and thrives in a community-focused environment, we look forward to your application.