South Tyneside Council Hiring for Head of Religious Education (Mortimer Community College) Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Head of Religious Education
Mortimer Community College
MPS/UPS + TLR2b

Required for September 2022 or earlier if possible

We wish to appoint an inspirational Head of Department with high aspirations, enthusiasm and a high level of commitment to raising students’ achievements within our Religious Education Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative teacher who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our students through their passion of teaching Religious Education, and by shaping and implementing their vision for the subject across the school.

Can you demonstrate:

• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• the ability to share and implement your vision for Religious Education;
• a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?

If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:

• outstanding CPD in Quality of Education;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school that is rated “Good” by Ofsted – under the new framework – with many “Outstanding” features;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.

“Staff feel well supported. They are a highly motivated team who are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted 2019.

Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

To request an application form, please contact: [email protected] or go to the Schools website: http://mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk/job-vacancies/ where you can download the application pack.

Completed application forms are to be returned to [email protected] by 12 noon, Thursday 17 March 2022.