Teacher of Religious Studies & Philosophy

The school operates a flexible early finish on Fridays.

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated teacher to join our talented and forward-thinking Religious Studies department.  We are looking for an inspirational, dedicated and motivated colleague who is passionate about their subject specialism and the development and delivery of an excellent and inspiring curriculum.   You will be part of a dynamic subject team which is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all our students, collaboratively working to improve teaching and learning across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

Pudsey Grammar School has an excellent reputation in the local community, being the second most oversubscribed school in Leeds and a National Behaviour Hub. We are looking for an outstanding candidate who would be keen to:

·        Teach across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5

·        Contribute to and continue to develop our well-established and successful schemes of work across all key stages

·        Work cohesively within a department that is committed to developing new ways of teaching and learning that focus on student needs

·        Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

·        A commitment to:

o  Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o  Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary

o  Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

·        Be part of a rapidly improving school

·        Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

·        Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

·        Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

·        Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

·        Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

·        Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role

does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

●       Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes

●       In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.

●       Application form and recruitment pack can be found on the school website:

●       https://www.pudseygrammar.co.uk/

Closing date for application Thursday 17th October 2024 at 12.00 noon

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date:  Wednesday 23rd October 2024