Teacher of Religious Studies

Brookfield Community School; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Community School is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Teacher of Religious Studies to join our Social Studies Faculty. This role welcomes both early-career teachers and experienced practitioners, aiming to inspire young people and contribute to a thriving curriculum.

The successful candidate will teach RS across the full age and ability range, including GCSE RS, and may contribute to Citizenship and PSHE delivery, supporting students’ wider personal growth and preparation for

Qualifications

• Degree and PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
• Strong behaviour management and ICT for learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies across the full age and ability range, including GCSE RS.
• Contribute to Citizenship and PSHE provision and student personal growth.
• Work with a supportive faculty to achieve high outcomes and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of National Curriculum

Effective teaching strategies

Adapt teaching to pupils’ needs

Behaviour management

ICT in learning

Education

Degree and PGCE, QTS or equivalent

Job description

We areseeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and dedicated Teacher ofReligious Studies to join our successful and thriving Social StudiesFaculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher, whether atthe start of their career or looking for a new challenge, to make a meaningfuldifference to the lives of young people.

Our SocialStudies team is a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking departmentwith a strong track record of student success. We pride ourselves onmaintaining high expectations, delivering engaging and ambitious lessons, andcontinually seeking innovative ways to develop our curriculum and practice. Thesuccessful candidate will join a team that values professional dialogue,teamwork and a shared commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for allstudents.

Thesuccessful applicant will be able to teach Religious Studies across the fullage and ability range, including GCSE Religious Studies, and willcontribute to our core Religious Studies provision. There may also beopportunities to contribute to the delivery of Citizenship and PSHE,supporting students' wider personal growth and preparation for life beyondschool.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree and PGCE, QTS or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality