RE Teacher (12 month maternity cover)

OVERTON GRANGE SCHOOL; Belmont; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in the UK is seeking a full-time RE teacher for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will teach Religious Education, plan engaging lessons, and support students' academic and social progress. Responsibilities include marking work, maintaining student records, and promoting high standards of behaviour. This role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the school community.

Responsibilities

• Keep appropriate records of students' work.
• Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable time.
• Use the school's marking scheme at all times.
• Carry out assessment programmes, as agreed by the school.
• Complete records of achievement in line with school policy.
• Undertake the responsibilities of a tutor.
• Monitor and set targets for social and academic progress.
• Build a good relationship with students for support and advice.
• Command high standards of student behaviour at all times.
• Attend and contribute to key meetings.
• Contribute towards the school's strategic plan.
• Promote good behaviour in line with school policy.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Job description

Fixed term 12 month maternity cover required for a full time RE teacher. We are looking for a suitable candidate to teach their main subject, Religious Education across the full range of age and abilities. To plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning that inspires, challenges and supports students to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Keep appropriate records of students' work;
• Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable time;
• Use the school's marking scheme at all times;
• Carry out assessment programmes, as agreed by the school, faculty or department;
• Complete records of achievement in line with school policy;
• Undertake the responsibilities of a tutor;
• Monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of all students in the form;
• Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students in the form, so that they will look to the teacher for support and advice;
• Command high standards of student behaviour and conduct at all times and support the school in its application of related policies;
• Report issues of concern to the appropriate senior staff;
• Attend and contribute to key stage, subject, team and full staff meetings;
• In relation to the school's strategic plan, contribute towards the goals and targets;
• Promote good behaviour and positive attitude in line with school behaviour policy;
• To contribute to the wider life of the school and prioritise its ethos and values.