Teacher of Religious Studies

SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Southend-on-Sea seeks a Teacher of Religious Studies to join its thriving department. This position involves inspiring students and contributing to their academic success with a strong focus on innovative teaching methods. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage students at all levels and will be part of a dedicated team committed to high educational standards. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development included.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Supportive community spirit

Innovative working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Religious Studies at all key stages is essential.
• Reflective practitioner looking to develop practice.
• Experience with high-ability students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage students in complex and imaginative ways.
• Contribute to securing high standards of pupil achievement.
• Develop Religious Studies offerings with a personal touch.

Skills

Inspirational classroom practitioner

Collaborative development of learning experiences

Creativity and innovation

Monitoring and supporting pupil achievement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Religious Studies at Southend High School for Girls

• Job Reference: EDV/2025/SHSG/42301
• Location: Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, 28th Jan 2026
• Start Date: September 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Thursday 5th February

About this Role

You will be joining a thriving Religious Studies Department working within a successful Humanities Faculty. The Religious Studies Department plays an important role in furthering the academic ethos of Southend High School for Girls and we are looking for somebody who will be able to inspire and engage our students in rigorous and imaginative ways.

We offer Religious Studies at A Level and have multiple classes at GCSE. We are consistently one of the highest performing subjects within the school. Results are testament to our diligent and hard‑working students and staff and in 2025, 91% of grades achieved were A–B at A Level.

Each year Religious Studies students go on to study Theology and Religion at university. In recent years the department has prepared students for courses at Oxford and King's College London. We offer a variety of super‑curricular opportunities such as Subject Captains, theology‑based EPQs and whole school competitions.

Within the department, there will be significant scope for the successful candidate to develop Religious Studies at Southend High School for Girls to meet their own interests and areas of specialism.

The ability to teach Religious Studies at all key stages is essential.

The successful candidate should:

• Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with an irresistible enthusiasm for their subject. As a reflective practitioner you will constantly look to develop your practice through collaboration, experimentation, and hard work.
• Be a team player working closely with the Head of Department to develop the learning experiences for all our students.
• Be creative and innovative, constantly looking for new ways to challenge our high‑ability students.
• Contribute to securing the highest standards of pupil achievement, monitoring, tracking, supporting, and evaluating pupil achievement. Set targets for improvement and implement effective strategies for underperforming students.

We can offer you:

• A strong, highly qualified staff team and an ethos of tolerance and respect with a family community spirit.
• An environment that promotes innovation.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Highly motivated, curious, and industrious students.

Southend High School for Girls is and oversubscribed girls' grammar school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues to move forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr Jason Carey.

Contact Details

• Sinead Carter
• 01702 588852
• [e-mail]

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 4UZ

01702588852
[e-mail]