Curriculum Leader for Religious Education

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking multi-academy trust as a Curriculum Leader for Religious Education. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational experience of students in a supportive and community-focused environment. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality Religious Education while promoting student achievement and personal development. With a commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing, this position is ideal for those passionate about education and leadership. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant school community, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in an educational setting.
• Passion for developing Religious Education programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Religious Education curriculum.
• Ensure high expectations and positive outcomes for all students.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Religious Education Curriculum Development

Team Collaboration

Professional Development Commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Religious Studies or related field

Job description

Post: Curriculum Leader for Religious Education

Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

Pay Scale: Teachers Main Pay Range MPR/UPR plus TLR2A - £3,391 gross per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start date: 01 September 2025

Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield-based multi-academy trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling, with their potential developed to the utmost. Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an oversubscribed 11-16 school in the south-east of Sheffield. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family, maintaining a caring and supportive ethos while upholding high expectations. We also strongly believe in work-life balance and actively promote staff wellbeing.

We are seeking to recruit a Curriculum Leader for Religious Education who can lead a committed and experienced staff team. We welcome applications from existing middle leaders as well as candidates seeking their first subject leadership role. The development of Religious Education is a key focus for our school, and the successful candidate will have the experience and passion to drive this provision forward. They will work closely with our leadership team, Enrichment Coordinator, and other middle leaders to ensure Religious Education remains a positive aspect of our wider Personal Development offer.

The successful candidate will:

• Have very high expectations of all students at all times.
• Support the school community, uphold the Trust and school mission and ethos, and encourage staff and students to follow this example.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of good achievement and progress for all students.
• Contribute to the continued development and success of the Personal Development strategy.
• Be a positive team player with a strong commitment to professional development.

The closing date is at 9 a.m. on Monday, 19 May 2025, with interviews scheduled for Thursday, 22 May 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our website's statutory information page: Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. In line with KCSIE, online searches on shortlisted candidates will be conducted as part of due diligence.

The application form and information pack are available on the school website: www.hgcsc.co.uk. Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form for this vacancy; ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please include telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.