Teacher of Religious Studies

Initio Learning Trust; Hillbutts; On-site; GBP 31,650 - 49,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Access to a local government or teachers pension scheme

Employee benefits such as Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Initio Learning Trust is seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies for Queen Elizabeth's School in Hillbutts, England. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,650 to £49,084. The role includes teaching across all Key Stages and contributing to a passionate Humanities department. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to education, inspiring students, and supporting their development within a positive school community. Applicants, including Early Career Teachers, are encouraged to apply as the position offers excellent professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Religious Education and inspiring students.
• Ability to teach across all Key Stages.
• Committed to continual improvement and student attainment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Implement centralised curriculum and behaviour systems for effective teaching.
• Engage with students and support their academic growth.

Skills

Awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction

Understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in Religious Studies

Familiarity with concepts from Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of Religious Studies to join our team.

Could this be you?

Actual Salary £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (M1 to UP3).

Start Date: 1 September 2025

The role is offered on a Permanent and Full Time basis.

Are you passionate about Religious Education and dedicated to inspiring and motivating students?

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our oversubscribed upper school. We are on a journey of rapid improvement and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic and resilient colleagues to join our excellent Humanities department.

Our thriving department is currently recruiting for a Teacher of Religious Studies. The department is very well-resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages. Applications from ECT and part-time colleagues are welcome.

Qualifications

• An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
• An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in Religious Studies
• An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series

Benefits Offered

• Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lessons
• Highly motivated and ambitious students
• Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
• A positive, supportive community of staff, local school committee members, the Trust and parents
• An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities

The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates.

We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview and close the vacancy prior to the application deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team: Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on [contact details] or by emailing [email].

About Our School

Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.

There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.

Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.

For More Information

We welcome visits to our school. If you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Our Trust – Initio Learning Trust

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
• free onsite parking
• access to a local government or teachers pension scheme
• a range of employee benefits, including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text. Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff and in our focus on staff wellbeing.