Lead Religious Studies Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Ark; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Religious Studies Practitioner for a one-year maternity cover. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional education and fostering a love for learning among students. The ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher with a relevant degree and a passion for teaching. You will have the opportunity to inspire students and implement innovative teaching strategies while contributing to a dynamic Humanities department. Join a supportive and value-driven community where professional development is prioritized, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. This is a unique chance to be part of a school recognized for its outstanding achievements.

Benefits

Weekly CPD sessions

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching up to Key Stage 5 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons to drive achievement.
• Inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Commitment to Equality

Education

Degree in a Relevant Subject

Job description

About The Role

Lead Religious Studies Practitioner
(Maternity Cover – One Year Fixed-term)

Reports to: Head of Humanities
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Fixed-term One year
Salary: £39,739 - £51,545 (Ark MPS AM1 – AM6) Plus TLR 2A (£3,389)
Closing Date: 25th April 2025

The Role:
This role is at the centre of our school and within a successful and dynamic Humanities provision. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Our ideal candidate will:

1. Be a qualified teacher with a Degree in a relevant subject.
2. Have strong experience teaching and achieving great results up to Key Stage 5 (desirable).
3. Have a passion to learn and develop your practice through regular CPD and feedback.
4. Demonstrate commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students.
5. Possess the ability to question and challenge the status quo and find new and progressive solutions to existing systems.

Benefits

• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line management meetings.
• Encouragement for staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.

About Us

At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value-led organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school. We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community.

We empower our teams by valuing the individual and prioritising professional development. This is delivered through weekly CPD sessions, dedicated line management meetings and by encouraging staff to develop their own ideas and projects, within their departments and beyond. Bolingbroke Academy is a uniquely exciting, fulfilling and innovative place to work, learn and grow. We are proud to be rated as ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories in the 2024 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted’s recent parent survey also ranked us as the ‘happiest secondary school’ in Wandsworth.

Visit arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.