Teacher of Religious Studies

Hylands School; Writtle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An improving educational institution in Writtle is looking for a passionate Teacher of Religious Studies. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and supporting student well-being in a values-driven environment. The school offers strong wellbeing packages, career progression, and professional development. Applications from early career teachers are welcome, and support for flexible working is provided.

Benefits

Strong wellbeing package

Access to excellent CPD

Clear career progression routes

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Religious Studies is essential.
• Ability to inspire and engage students.
• Commitment to a values-driven education system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Religious Studies.
• Support students' personal development and well-being.
• Contribute to a supportive school's culture.

Skills

Teaching Religious Studies

Positive communication

Support for well-being

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teacher of Religious Studies

Location: Hylands School

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025

Interview date: TBA

Start date: Monday, 5th January 2026

Salary: MPS

About the role

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. Applications from ECTs are welcome.

What we offer

• A strong wellbeing package
• Access to excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust
• Clear career progression routes
• Supportive Humanities faculty and a collaborative working environment

Working for TKAT

In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible
• Support for your well-being at work
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils

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.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their careers and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.

Equality and inclusion

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.

Interview arrangements

Be Who You Are at TKAT – should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are, and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

How to arrange a visit or informal discussion

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or an informal discussion with Mr Chris White, Headteacher, please contact 01245 266766. Closing date for applications: Monday, 13 October 2025, at 5:00 pm. Interview date to be arranged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that your application has not been successful.