Religious Studies (RS) Teacher

Religious Studies (RS) Teacher

Religious Studies Teacher

Inner London MPS – UPS + TLR for additional responsibilities

September 2024 – Permanent, full/part-time

Lewisham

Our Lewisham Secondary School is a fantastic place to work with motivated and well-behaved pupils, a committed and experienced governing body, dedicated staff and supportive parents. We are an all-through school, second to none in offering pupils the stability and progression they need, from the age of 4 to 16. We take pride in our outward looking and forward-thinking culture, as we are a school that welcomes all faiths and none. We are a proud school community and our Ethos form the foundation of our daily practices and successes.

We are looking for a RS Teacher (Religious Studies) who is looking to join a dedicated and supportive team. For the right candidate we can also offer responsibilities in and out of the department depending on experience and strengths.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualifications
• Degree or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher status (including ECTs)
• Enhanced DBS check
• Further / Continued Professional Development

Teaching experience

• Experience of working in at least one Key Stage
• Experience of planning and delivering fun, engaging and challenging lessons
• Experience of working successfully with pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Evidence of securing good or outstanding progress for whole cohorts, individuals or groups
• Experience managing own or others’ performance
• A reflective practitioner who sets high expectations of themselves
• Experience of working successfully with teaching assistants and/or other support staff
• Evidence of successfully leading a subject which involved whole school responsibilities

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum or Development Matters documentation
• An understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching
• Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN
• Familiarity with KS1 and 2 Standardised Attainment Tests or the EYFS profile

Skills/abilities

• Sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to class teaching, able to demonstrate effective use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning
• Able to use assessments of pupils’ learning to inform future planning
• Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies to reinforce good learning behaviours
• Skills in the creative areas
• Any area of interest or expertise which can make a positive impact on children’s learning

Personal Qualities

• Has excellent inter-personal skills
• Is constantly striving to be the best practitioner they can be
• Can work as part of a supportive team
• Has a (good) sense of humour

Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education and a Secondary subject.  

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.