Teacher of Religious Studies (FTC)

Hurst Green; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerhill School in Kingswinford seeks an outstanding Teacher of Religious Studies to join our RS Department. This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave and will end when the substantive post holder returns, starting November 2026.

We are an 11-16 vibrant community with excellent facilities and a culture of care and high expectations. The post is open to ECTs and experienced teachers; interviews are scheduled for 5 October 2026, with safeguarding and UK Right to Work checks in place.

Qualifications

• Fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
• Open to ECTs and experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an inspirational Religious Studies provision to KS3 and KS4.
• Work in the RS Department as part of a dynamic team.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities.

Job description

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Closing Date:

27/09/2026

Job Type:

Schools / Academies - Teaching roles - Secondary School - Religious Studies

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Schools

Job Introduction

Teacher of Religious Studies

Contract Type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: MPS/UPS (as applicable)

Start Date: November 2026

Summerhill is a truly great place to be! It is a vibrant, successful 11-16 community school with outstanding facilities, highly professional staff and students who are simply a joy to teach and have a thirst to learn.

Our results are the best in the Dudley Borough; however, we are so much more than that. The opportunity for students to develop their character, profile and cultural capital is evident in everything that we do. School is founded via the ethos of care and our House system of four Houses, one family. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, driven team who deliver an outstanding provision through engaging lessons and exciting enrichment opportunities.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Religious Studies to work in our RS Department to deliver an inspirational provision to our KS3 and KS4 students. This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave and will end when the substantive post holder returns.

This post is open to ECTs and more experienced members of staff.

You need to be determined to drive up standards, have a positive approach and be committed to making a difference. In return you will get to work in an innovative and supportive school. We have an inclusive culture which attracts, welcomes, celebrates, retains and develops fantastic people. We have high expectations for all students and staff and aim to be brilliant in all we do. We are looking for staff who share this vision!

Interviews will take place on Monday 5th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates . This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview .

N.B. , We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications .