The Oak Learning Partnership, on behalf of Hazel Wood High School, are seeking to appoint a well qualified, hard working and enthusiastic Teacher of Religious Studies, capable of making a strong contribution to our rapidly improving school.
We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging RE curriculum and this is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking faculty where you will be supported to develop your practice in this role and beyond.
We believe that Hazel Wood High is a wonderful place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:
- A school with a strong will and determination to continue progression.
- A school that has high expectations of all who work here.
- A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement.
- A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.
- A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles.
- A school that works effectively with all stakeholders.
- A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience, please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying. Early Careers Teachers are also welcome to apply.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Job Description
Normal place of work: Hazel Wood High School, although you may be required to work at any other school within the Trust.
Normal working hours: 1265 hours per annum worked as per the Teachers Pay & Conditions.
Responsible to: Director of Explore (Religious Education, History, Geography and Modern Foreign Languages), Assistant Headteacher and Headteacher
Salary: Qualified Teacher Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale, actual salary range based on the above pay scales £25,714 - £41,604
General Responsibilities
- To implement the aims and objectives of the school.
- To undertake such duties and administrative tasks as may be reasonably directed by the Headteacher.
- To participate in, and contribute to, appropriate CPD provided by the school and the Partnership.
- To assume a reasonable proportion of the corporate responsibility for the behaviour, supervision and safety of pupils whilst on school premises and/or on official out-of-school activities. In particular, to carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rosters.
- To contribute to broader aspects of school life as opportunity and situations make relevant.
- To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents as relative to the above duties.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To plan and prepare lessons in accordance with departmental schemes of work.
- To teach RE to appropriate levels through KS3 to GCSE level, to set homework and mark work arising therefrom.
- To maintain high standards of pupil behaviour and good order in the classroom and around the school and pursue appropriate action when pupils fail to respond.
- To contribute to the planning, preparation, delivery and recording of the curriculum in RE, reflecting the department’s commitment to effective teaching and learning.
- To carry out assessments and complete pupil records, reports, profiles, etc. according to school and departmental policy.
- To attend Parents’ Evenings and other meetings relevant to the role, as required.
- To take part, when relevant, in external requirements for the preparation of pupils for public examination, e.g. assessment and recording of work, supervision of examinations or related systems of assessment.
- To contribute to the setting of internal examinations, their supervision, marking and reporting, according to school policy.
- To contribute to the general work and development of the department and/or relevant cross curricular areas, to implement policies and undertake tasks arising from these.
- To develop the cultural capital that RE can bring, supported by the Director of Explore.
- To take responsibility for teaching and other equipment/ rooms used, including their good organisation and management (e.g. display, stock equipment).
- To be responsible for the care of the classroom by pupils adhering to departmental policy and Health and Safety considerations.
- To take responsibility for the safe and efficient management of teaching rooms and storage space with particular regard for health and safety.
- To ensure that all aspects of the safety of pupils, staff and equipment are adequately communicated to the appropriate parties and are adequately monitored for implementation as they concern the work of the department.
- To act as form tutor with the associated responsibilities of such a post – as directed by the Headteacher.
- To undertake a share of general supervisory duties at break, before and after school in accordance with the duty rota.
- To play a significant part in organising and running extra-curricular activities and aid in the development of the cultural capital that RE can bring.
On their application form, candidates will demonstrate that they have the following qualifications and school experience:
In their statement of suitability and during the selection process, candidates will demonstrate that they have the following skills abilities, and attributes:
In their statement of suitability and during the selection process, candidates will explain how they have they demonstrate their personal style and behaviour. Candidates must be able to show evidence of a strong commitment to: