Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Studies (with potential to teach A Level Philosophy)

Required January 2025

Part time MPS/UPS (but may consider full time)

Are you an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Religious Studies wanting to teach classes across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in a great school and a well resourced and successful department?

Sackville School is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1650 students on roll.  We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm, and ambition to join our team and to achieve our ambitious aims for all our students. This vacancy is the result of the retirement of a well loved and long serving colleague.

We are proud of our friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.

Our GCSE results are consistently strong with above average progress 8 and strong progress in many subjects in the Sixth Form. Religious Studies is a consistently high-performing team at GCSE and A level.

The department is very well resourced and has its own suite of classrooms and staffroom. There is strong collaboration and support amongst the team, with joint planning and CPD at the centre of team meetings.

We welcome applications from experienced colleagues looking for a new challenge in a large and popular school, as well as ECTs looking for a school that will provide excellent support so that you can really flourish at the start of your career. The school has an outstanding induction programme for new staff and bespoke CPD opportunities for career progression.

Closing Date:   Thursday 17th October 2024 9.00am      Interview date: w/c 22st October 2024

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Further details are available on our website https://sackvilleschool.org.uk or from Mrs K Dawson PA to the Headteacher, on 01342 414900. An application form, safer recruitment form and letter of application addressed to the Headteacher, should be sent to the Headteacher’s PA at kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk. Please contact James Collett, Assistant Headteacher for an informal chat before you apply by contacting him at jcollett@sackvilleschool.org.uk 

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).