Second in Department for Religious Education

Sefton; Nottingham; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Christ the King Catholic High & Sixth Form Centre invites applications for the role of Second in Department for Religious Education. Reporting to the Director of Religious Education, you will support leadership, develop KS3 curriculum, and help shape KS5 Core RE and the RE careers link.

You will model ambitious, inclusive teaching, use assessment to identify gaps, and work with colleagues to enhance pupils’ experience of RE while upholding the school's Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner ready to contribute to the leadership and development of Religious Education.
• Lead KS3 curriculum development and KS5 Core RE, plus the RE careers link.
• Support the Catholic ethos and help pupils discuss religious and ethical questions.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development, sequencing and evaluation of the KS3 RE curriculum.
• Support consistent teaching, assessment and intervention to improve outcomes.
• Develop engaging KS5 Core RE and strengthen links to careers and pupils’ wider lives.
• Support colleagues through collaborative planning and professional development.

Description du poste

Second in Department for Religious Education

• Employer: Christ the King Cath. High & 6th Frm Col
• Location: Christ the King Catholic High & Sixth Form Centre
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.
• Closing Date: 18/11/2026 at 15:00
• Reference: CTKC/26/348763

Full time, permanent Required as soon as possible

Reporting to the Director of Religious Education

We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner who is ready to contribute to the leadership and development of Religious Education. The Second in Department for Religious Education will support the Director of Religious Education and lead agreed areas of departmental improvement, with responsibility for KS3 curriculum and outcomes, the development of KS5 Core RE and the RE careers link.

The successful applicant will model ambitious, inclusive teaching, use assessment to identify and address gaps in learning, and work constructively with colleagues to improve pupils’ experience of RE.

They will support the Catholic ethos of the school and help pupils develop secure knowledge, thoughtful reflection and confidence in discussing religious and ethical questions.

What the role involves

Leading the development, sequencing and evaluation of the KS3 RE curriculum under the direction of the Director of Religious Education.

Supporting consistent teaching, assessment and intervention to improve outcomes for all pupils.

Developing engaging KS5 Core RE and strengthening links between RE, careers and pupils’ wider lives.

Supporting colleagues through collaborative planning, sharing effective practice and professional development.

Please take a look at our Recruitment Pack attached for all the information about the role and our wonderful school.

Applications and interviews

Applications close at 3pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to social media checks, two verified references and a fully enhanced DBS check.