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Subject Leader Religious Education

Subject Leader Religious Education

Heathside Walton-on-Thames School

Surrey

  • New
  • Expiring soon
Salary:
MPR/UPR (fringe) + TLR 2c £3,214 (FT equivalent)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
17 October 2024

Job overview

Subject Leader Religious Education

Part-Time & Full-Time considered

Starting January 2025

MPR/UPR (fringe) + TLR 2c £3,214 (FT equivalent) 

This is an exciting time to become a part of our team as we enter our third year of growth and success. We are looking to appoint a talented, dynamic and passionate Subject Leader for RE who is eager to make an impact, not just in their department, but across the school as a whole.

As a valued member of our team, you will have:

Opportunities to Shape and Develop Your Department: Play a key role in shaping the future of your department and influencing its direction as we continue to grow.

Career Growth and Development: We are committed to supporting your professional journey with access to training, mentorship, and pathways for career progression.

Impact on the School's Future: Be part of a forward-thinking school community where your contributions will have a lasting impact.

If you're looking for a place to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a vibrant, supportive school environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The successful candidate will:

  • Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
  • Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Adapt to and respond to the strengths and needs of all students
  • Be accountable for leading, managing and developing the RE programme across the school.
  • Develop the intent and implementation of the curriculum to achieve the desired impact, leading students to     appreciate the subject and its application.
  • Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


Closing date: Thursday 17th October 2024 at midday

Interviews:  Week commencing 21st October 2024

At HWA we are now into our third year of growth, so have years 7-9 on roll. We are deeply proud of the welcoming, warm culture we have created, and the aspirational, purposeful learning that is second nature in our classrooms. We have outstanding levels of retention - this role is being advertised as part of our drive to ensure subject specialism in each class in line with our growth, not due to staff turnover.

We would encourage any interested candidates to organise an informal discussion about the role with Head of School, Mr Clark - please email smcgonigal@heathsidewalton.org to request this.

To apply please submit the school’s Teaching Application Form and a letter of application addressed to the Head of School to:jobapplications@heathside.surrey.sch.uk explaining how you meet the job profile and person specification and what makes you an ideal candidate.

Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past   employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community

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About Heathside Walton-on-Thames School

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Heathside Walton-on-Thames is due to open in September 2022 with an admission number of 120 year 7 pupils (four forms of entry)*.  This will increase to six forms of entry, 180 year 7 pupils in 2023 and each year thereafter.  Whilst the permanent school is being completed the school will operate in temporary accommodation for the first year only.  The temporary accommodation is situated on the permanent site, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames and he postcode of which is KT12 2JP.

Once open, the school will operate under the ElmWey Learning Trust which also manages Heathside School Weybridge.  This is an exciting opportunity to be able to shape the ethos and vision from the outset and share the benefits of being part of a small trust that will bring; collaborative CPD, shared resources and on-going development.

The school, when full, will be 900 NOR and be housed in a fabulous purpose-built school allowing a first-class education to be offered.  The Trust worked closely with the DfE and BAM the contractors from inception through to final design and feel privileged and fortunate to have been able to do so.

The school was agreed, under Wave 11 applications for free schools and granted provision under basic need.  The school will meet the need for extra school places in Walton-on-Thames and the Molesey area.  In the first year of opening ElmWey Learning Trust will process applications outside the normal local authority process for coordinated school admissions.  Subsequent admissions for year 7 September2023 onwards will be overseen by the local authority, in the normal way.

There will be many opportunities for the two schools to work closely together for staff, joint CPD, new initiatives and peer reviews and for the students joint ventures in drama, sport and other enrichment opportunities.

Heathside Walton-on-Thames’ ethos is to...

  • Offer a welcoming, secure, positive and challenging learning environment.
  • Promote respect, understanding and acceptance of diversity.
  • Raise aspirations, encouraging and supporting everyone in their personal endeavours.
  • Provide opportunities to develop self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience.
  • Promote positive well-being and support those who need it.
  • Contribute positively to the local community and beyond.

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