Religious Education Lead & Curriculum Architect

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Otley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottenham Village College, part of Astrea Academy Trust, invites applications for Head of Religious Education. The role is to lead and develop the RE department, shaping a knowledge-rich curriculum and driving high standards across year groups.

The post holder will work 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) with MPS-UPS plus TLR2D, supporting professional development and collaborative planning within the academy.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Degree in Religious Education or a closely related subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Religious Education department.
• Raise standards of attainment and achievement across all year groups within RE.
• Design, implement and continually refine a rigorous, knowledge-rich RE curriculum.
• Lead, support and develop colleagues within the department through coaching, collaboration and professional development.
• Monitor scholar progress and use assessment information to inform teaching and intervention strategies.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the department.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Religious Education or related subject

Job description

Cottenham Village College, part of Astrea Academy Trust, invites applications for Head of Religious Education. The role is to lead and develop the RE department, shaping a knowledge-rich curriculum and driving high standards across year groups.

The post holder will work 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) with MPS-UPS plus TLR2D, supporting professional development and collaborative planning within the academy.