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Teaching Vacancies; Bruton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sexey’s School is seeking an innovative and exceptional Teacher of Religious Studies to join a supportive team. You will be expected to teach at A Level and across KS3–KS5, contributing to a culture of high achievement and student love of learning.

We welcome both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. The post is 1.0 FTE and permanent, starting January 2027, with closing date noon on 5 October 2026 and safeguarding at the core of our recruitment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Religious Studies teacher with ability to teach at A Level.
• Experience delivering religious education to secondary students across KS3-KS5.
• Willingness to contribute to departmental and school-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies to KS3–KS5 pupils with engaging lessons.
• Collaborate with RE department and Trust colleagues to share best practice.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and participate in interview and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Exceptional teaching

A Level teaching

KS3-KS5 teaching

Team collaboration

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an innovative, inspirational and exceptional Teacher of Religious Studies with the ability to teach at A Level to join our school.

You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the Religious Education department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. The ability to teach an additional subject(s) would be an advantage.

Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships. We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025).

Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do

What the school offers its staff

1.0 FTE, Permanent

Requirement to teach KS3-KS5

To start in January 2027

Closing date: noon on 5 October 2026

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under‑represent­ed groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to a teaching and learning observation interview, an enhanced DBS check References, online searches, Right to Work in the UK and other pre‑employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.