Teacher of Religious Education

Job title:

Teacher of Religious Education

Company

University Schools Trust

Job description

Full Time | Permanent | Required for September 2024St Paul’s Way Trust School is seeking to appoint a talented Teacher of Religious Education. The school is an outstanding ‘through school’ with a record of accomplishment and innovation. Drawing extensively on academic research the school provides a unique curriculum experience. Our award-winning new building is situated in the heart of East London. Professor Brian Cox CBE is our Patron.At SPW we provide an environment where you can deliver a transformational education. To do this we have crafted an approach to teaching and learning in which:

• Staff use whole class feedback models instead of written marking combined with just two data drops a year
• We run a centralised behaviour system
• Teaching staff enjoy the highest proportion of timetabled planning and preparation time in the Borough.

Beyond this, collaboration underpins a staff development model in which every teacher benefits from fortnightly coaching, in addition to timetabled subject specific training during the school day.We also appreciate that delivering excellence requires flexibility. We have adapted to include online parents evening meetings and having fortnightly PPA time from home where timetabling allows.This is an exciting career opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to an inspiring Religious education. Working within a vibrant and highly successful Humanities faculty, you will be an outstanding classroom teacher with a commitment to the progress of all students in our heavily oversubscribed school.The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student and support them in achieving their aspirations. You will inspire curiosity and interest for the subject which motivates students.We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and creative Teacher of RE, but the ability to teach any of the following subjects (Sociology, Psychology, Geography and RE) would be very much desirable. The post would be suitable for an ECT or an experienced teacher looking to make impact in a well-resourced and supportive Faculty.We have high expectations of all students to be taught the best powerful knowledge as defined by the subject community. We believe all teaching should be evidence informed so teachers can focus on high impact methods in their practice with sensible implications on workload. Planning of lessons are based on principles derived from cognitive science and distributed through the department to drive collaboration. The department delivers CPD fortnightly that focuses on improving our subject and pedagogical knowledge.The culture of SPWT aims to support new and experienced teachers to thrive and continuously develop, within both their teaching and leadership.If you would like to play your part in delivering outstanding provision, whilst receiving the very best support to develop your career, then we would very much like to hear from you. You are also very welcome to visit the school and we would recommend it.Please note we reserve the right to close this advert earlyWe do not accept CVs aloneInterview date: TBCSt Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:48:51 GMT

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