Head of RE

Permanent Post
1.0    FTE

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to lead a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Religious Education. You will be supported by an exceptional team and you will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of Religious Education
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements
•    Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
•    Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
•    Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
•    Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people

For further details of this role and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-86027 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 28 February 2025.