What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader for our Religious Studies Department. The successful candidate must be an outstanding, well-qualified practitioner, with a determination to lead the next stages of development in Religious Studies at Maghull High School.
You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills and have a clear and sustainable vision for the development of Religious Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Religious Studies across the ability and age range, including A Level Philosophy and Ethics, and have had previous and successful experience of raising standards to the highest level. The ability to teach A-Level Psychology would be an advantage as this course is part of the Religious Studies faculty. The person appointed will enthuse, inspire and motivate students and be passionate about attainment and progress.
What the school offers its staff
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at