Curriculum Leader - Religious Education

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College; Luton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cardinal Newman School Luton is seeking a Curriculum Leader for Religious Education to start January 2027. You will lead an outstanding RE Department, overseeing delivery across KS3–KS5 and managing pupil welfare and progress within RE.

The successful candidate must be a practising Catholic, an inspirational classroom practitioner, and a strong leader who can raise standards and drive improvement with the support of the Deputy Headteacher.

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to Catholic ethos and mission.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes.
• Committed to raising standards and promoting pupil welfare.
• Team player, able to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils.
• Able to teach to A-level Religious Studies.
• Advocate of the aims, ethos and values of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an outstanding RE Department across KS3–KS5, including A‑Level Religious Studies.
• Monitor, support and track pupil welfare and progress within RE.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and staff to raise standards and drive school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Religious Education

Teaching to A-level

Team player

Job description

Curriculum Leader - Religious Education

Candidates must be a practising Catholic to take on this position.

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Cardinal Newman School Luton

From January 2027

Our passion is to see students achieve the best that is possible, inspired by great teaching and great leaders. Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school with Specialist Science Status, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are one of the most successful schools in Luton and have a thriving 6th form with 300 students. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’.

We seek to appoint for January 2027, a practising Catholic who is a dynamic and an inspirational Head of Religious Education (RE) to lead an ‘outstanding’ RE Department (Section 48 inspection June 2022). We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring teacher, with responsibility for monitoring, supporting and tracking the welfare and progress of our students across the Key Stages in Religious Education.

As a Catholic school, RE is a Core department; all pupils study RE at KS3, KS4, KS5 (all pupils study Core RE) and we offer A-Level Religious Studies. We welcome applications from candidates currently in similar roles or aspiring Middle and Senior Leaders. The successful candidate will benefit from the support and line management of the Deputy Headteacher.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Be a practicing Catholic (The Head of the RE Department is a reserved role in a Catholic school).
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent results and a compelling vision for improvement.
• Be committed to working in pursuit of success for pupils and of raising standards.
• A team player, able to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils alike.
• Ability to teach to A-level.
• Be an advocate to the aims, ethos and values of the school.
• Be able to build on a highly effective curriculum.

What we offer you:

Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme.

• An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school.
• A section 48 rated 'outstanding' school.
• Well-resourced RE teaching base.
• A commitment to staff well-being.
• A two week October half term
• Part of a dynamic and supportive Catholic Trust
• A strong community spirit; staff who are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school.

The successful applicant will be joining a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission.

Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality.

The successful applicant will be joining a highly organised, committed, energetic and well-equipped department in a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission.

If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates may contact the school, in confidence, for an informal chat. School visits are also very welcome.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosing & Barring Service.

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