Head of Religious Studies - Independent School
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💷 Salary: Competitive Independent School Pay Scale (MP6 - UPS1) + Responsibility Allowances
A prestigious independent school in Surrey is seeking a Head of Religious Studies to lead and develop its thriving RS department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to step into a leadership role at a school known for its academic excellence, strong community ethos, and outstanding facilities.
The Role:
As Head of Religious Studies, you will:
✔ Lead the RS department, ensuring the delivery of an engaging and high-quality GCSE Religious Studies curriculum (AQA B: Catholic Christianity & Judaism).
✔ Oversee the teaching of RE from Year 4 through to GCSE.
✔ Develop and implement curriculum improvements, assessments, and staff development initiatives.
✔ Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Chaplain to enhance the school's spiritual life and pastoral care.
✔ Play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and managing departmental staff.
The Ideal Candidate:
🔹 A passionate and experienced Religious Studies teacher with a track record of outstanding teaching and curriculum leadership.
🔹 Experience teaching AQA GCSE Religious Studies (or equivalent).
🔹 A dynamic leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
🔹 Strong administrative and o...