What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Good first Degree in Religious Studies or related subject
Experience
Essential
• Successful teaching of the full ability range
• Evidence of appropriate, up-to-date CPD
• High level of progress and attainment from students taught
Desirable
• Leadership experience outside of the role of classroom teacher
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
• To be fully committed to change and able to adopt and promote a forward thinking and innovative approach to improvement
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Ability to teach and lead Religious Studies
• Ability to develop an interesting and challenging Religious Studies curriculum
• Ability to inspire and liaise with colleagues across the school to promote the Department
• Up to date knowledge of current best practice and curriculum developments
• Able to contribute to, and collaborate with, a forward-thinking team
• Excellent classroom management
• Clear commitment to excellent assessment and feedback
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to relate extremely well to students, colleagues and parents / carers and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use ICT to support learning
• Ability to engage, inspire and foster a love of Religious Studies
• Strong vision for excellence in Religious Studies
• Successful involvement in enrichment activities in Religious Studies
• A deep personal interest in Religious Studies and an ability to share that enthusiasm
Desirable
• Successful involvement in enrichment activities in Religious Studies
Crispin’s Values and Ethos
Essential
• Value the contribution that each individual brings to the school community
• Respect and value diversity and promote equality
• Promote and model mutual respect
• Commitment to the importance of coaching and restorative justice
• Commitment to inclusive education
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Resilience
What the school offers its staff
Our Benefits:
• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• Eligible for Local Government Pension Scheme
• Collaborative working across the Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
Crispin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an Enhanced DBS. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement of the role.