Teacher of Religious Studies - Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom - We Manage Jobs(WMJobs)
Description
Teacher of Religious Studies (2 posts available)
Permanent, full time position
Salary: MPS1 – UPS3 £30,000 – £46,525 per annum
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. To support the final year of expansion of our school and Post 16 provision, we are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic Teachers of Religious Studies to join our evolving organisation from September 2024.
The successful candidates will be experienced to A level, or alternatively this post is also suitable for new entrants to the profession. At KS3 we teach a blend of theological, religious and philosophical topics which prepares our students for their KS4. We are offering our students the chance to study the AQA Religious Studies A GCSE course. This course allows our students to enjoy a range of faith-specific topics and a variety of relevant and contemporary themes ensuring you and your students have a diverse choice of intriguing subjects to explore and discuss.
John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support to staff:
• 2 hours of personalised professional learning each week
• A coaching culture
• Additional non-contact time for coaching / reading / personal development
• Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans
• A 'life-friendly' approach to teaching
We welcome applications from those who want to work flexibly, or if you are looking for a full-time role.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne, by emailing or telephoning Completed application forms should be emailed to Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024 at 9.00am
Selection/Interview: TBC
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John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.