Jewish Studies Teacher
King Solomon High School
Redbridge
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (possible TLR for the right candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025 of as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2024
Job overview
Be part of a success story that is changing lives
Elevate your career and leadership learning
Join King Solomon High School
We are seeking to appoint a passionate Jewish Studies teacher who will make a strong impact in the school's Jewish Studies & Religious Studies curriculum. For the right candidate who is also able to lead aspects of informal Jewish education a TLR will be considered.
This is an exciting time to join the Jewish Studies Department at King Solomon High School as we have a new Deputy Headteacher leading Jewish ethos and personal development. We are at the start of redesigning our formal and informal Jewish education.
The Jewish Studies curriculum is taught to all students of all faiths and students take Religious Studies GCSE. Students study other religions such as Islam and Christianity as comparative religions.
Kind Solomon High School is on a journey to embed powerful knowledge, curriculum rigour and expert teaching practice – leading to outstanding outcomes for students.
King Solomon High School is a unique and wonderful Jewish secondary school set in the London Borough of Redbridge. Our school is inclusive, and our students and staff come from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Are you a Jewish studies/religious studies/philosophy/humanities subject specialist with QTS?
- Are you committed to Judaism and Jewish life?
- Are you passionate about raising standards in secondary schools?
- Are you committed to excellence and rigour, to provide a world class educational experience?
- Do you have drive, vision and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children?
- Can you hold yourself and others to high standards?
- Are you well read and well informed about educational research and best practice in teaching and learning?
If you have answered yes to these questions then you might have found the perfect role and be the right person to join an ambitious team leading this school out of Requires Improvement.
The school is currently going through a period of embedding change and improvement. The Headteacher is recruiting new staff to transform all aspects of the school. This is an exciting opportunity to lead real and meaningful change, lead innovation and be part of a great success story.
The Headteacher, governors are ambitious for the school’s future, strive for excellence and have high expectations of staff and students.
Please read the applicant information pack for full details of the role and how to apply
Closing date - Monday 23rd September at 9am.
Please read the job pack in full before applying and take note of the application instructions on the last page of the pack.
We will interview suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. We therefore reserve the right to close applications at any point. Candidates interested in the role should apply as soon as possible.
Please email all applications and enquiries to recruitment@kshsonline.uk
Visits to the school
We encourage candidates to book onto one of our tours listed below. Please email recruitment@kshsonline.uk to book a place. When doing so, please state your current school, your current role and the role you are interested in applying for.
Tour dates
Wednesday 11th September from 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Friday 13th September from 8.45 am – 9.45am
Tuesday 17th September from 9.50 am – 10.50am
Wednesday 18th September from 9.50 am – 10.50am
Thursday 19th September from 9.50 am – 10.50am
Friday 20th September from 8.45 am – 9.45am
King Solomon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the school. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted, along with the full safer recruitment process.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, who can show a commitment to the school's Jewish values and ethos.
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About King Solomon High School
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