Head of Religious Studies

Mossbourne Community Academy

Start date – 1st September 2024 [ Inset Days 28^th and 29^th August 2024]

Mossbourne Community Academy placed within the top 1% of schools in the country is looking for a vibrant individual deeply dedicated to Religious Studies, with the determination and vision to lead and manage a department effectively. The ideal candidate should be exceptionally organised, energetic, and committed to ensuring the success of both students and colleagues. Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, along with a proven track record of teaching Religious Studies across different key stages. Crucially, they should have unwavering faith in the potential of every student to excel in Religious Studies and possess outstanding knowledge of the subject at both GCSE and A-level.

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, expectations of staff are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Set within the metropolitan borough of Hackney, all Mossbourne Federation academies are in close proximity to London Overground stations, providing a no-fuss commute for colleagues living in other London boroughs. London’s fashionable ‘East and West Ends’, are also only a short distance away.

Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to;

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

Free staff fitness classes

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)

Discounts at local restaurants

Saturday pay programme

Special leave scheme

First rate professional development and career opportunities

Staff appreciation awards and events

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please view the job description here: Head of Religious Studies JD 2024

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

The Mossbourne Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic descent.

Injustice, discrimination and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level.

We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity & anti-racism in every facet of what we do.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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