Teacher of Religious Studies

Teaching Vacancies; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Chelmsford seeks a dedicated Teacher of Religious Studies to foster student development in a supportive environment. This role offers genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and clear career progression routes. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious teacher ready to inspire students while upholding the school's strong values. Applications from ECTs are welcome.

Benefits

Strong wellbeing package

Access to excellent CPD

Clear career progression routes

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Religious Studies is essential.
• Ability to deliver a broad and relevant curriculum.
• Skills in monitoring student wellbeing and progress.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver a differentiated curriculum.
• Support students as their Form Tutor.
• Contribute to raising standards of student progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Understanding of the Professional Standards for Teachers

Ability to differentiate curriculum

Monitoring student progress

Wellbeing support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Responsibilities and qualifications

What skills and experience we're looking for

• To fulfil the Professional Standards for Teachers, in the context of being a teacher of Religious Studies as part of a subject team and as a Form Tutor as part of a Year Team
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and as a Form Tutor, if applicable, including their wellbeing and character
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student progress and attainment
• To share and support the school to provide opportunities for all students

What the school offers its staff

Hylands School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Religious Studies to join our small, values-driven community.

We are proud to be one of the most improved schools nationally, an achievement underpinned by our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. These values are embedded in our day-to-day life at school, leading to the calm and purposeful culture noted by Ofsted in July 2025, where they stated, 'It is now the norm for pupils to be 'responsible, respectful and resilient’.'

If you are an ambitious teacher, we offer an opportunity to develop your career where Staff are highly positive about working here. They are well supported with their wellbeing and workload.' (Ofsted, 2025). Applications from ECTs are welcome.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A strong wellbeing package
• Access to excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust
• Clear career progression routes

Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful, enthusiastic and talented Humanities faculty.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.