Curriculum Leader Religious Education and Character, Culture and Community (PSHE/SRE)

Old Moat; Manchester, Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Curriculum Leader in Religious Education. This permanent position offers an opportunity to lead a team while driving improvements across the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong background in Religious Education and PSHE/SRE. Responsibilities include developing effective teaching strategies, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with educational policies. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

High-quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous pension contributions

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching with a focus on Religious Education.
• Ability to lead and manage a curriculum team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the curriculum team and support staff for effective teaching.
• Model excellent classroom practice and stay updated on teaching developments.
• Manage finance and resources to maximize student achievement.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Classroom Management

Religious Education Knowledge

Curriculum Development

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status / a degree or equivalent qualification / successful teaching experience in the relevant phase
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Leader in Religious Education and Character, Culture, and Community (PSHE/SRE) at MEA Central.

This is a permanent position on the teaching scale MPS-UPS plus TLR 2.3/2C allowance of £8,279.

We’re looking for:

• A qualified and experienced teacher eligible to work in the UK, ready to take on additional responsibility and drive improvements across the curriculum.
• An excellent classroom practitioner consistently delivering good/outstanding lessons.
• Thorough knowledge of Religious Education and Character, Culture, and Community subjects, along with an understanding of current curriculum developments.

Main purpose of the job:

This is a middle management position. In addition to the responsibilities common to all classroom teachers, the post holder will provide professional leadership, management, and develop excellence in pedagogy to ensure accelerated progress for all students in your subject area.

You will lead the development of effective teaching and learning strategies in line with school and national policies to ensure a personalized educational experience for students.

About the Candidate

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of great people. We invest in our staff to help them reach their full potential and offer benefits such as:

• High-quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan with annual cashback for healthcare expenses
• Generous pension contributions: over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays: teachers as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme: save up to 39% on bikes and accessories, plus free Strava
• Employee Assistance Programmes: including free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union: savings, Christmas schemes, and affordable loans
• Flexible working options
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and more
• yond cashback card for smarter spending

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the curriculum team and support staff
• Modeling excellent classroom practice and staying updated on national developments in teaching
• Reviewing and consulting on departmental aims and objectives regularly
• Ensuring policies are in place and followed across the curriculum
• Managing finance and resources to maximize student achievement
• Full line management of the curriculum team, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development

About Us

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young learners, and vulnerable adults. The post is subject to DBS checks, references, and other pre-employment checks. The DBS code of practice is available here.

This post requires proof of right to work in the UK, references, and other checks as applicable. We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.