Lead Teacher of Religious Studies

Lead Teacher of Religious Studies (0.6FTE)

Required for September 2021

Part time (3 days / 0.6FTE)

£29,345 - £41,922 pro-rata, based on experience

£2,500 Lead Teacher Allowance

London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit an inspirational teacher to join this ambitious, selective sixth form. LAE is in an outstanding, heavily oversubscribed school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.

In 2020, LAE again secured outstanding A level results. 96% of grades were A*, A or B and 73% of all grades were A* or A. 200+ students progressed to Russell Group universities, including 33 to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.  Our average grade was an A+ and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. We are delighted to have achieved the best A-level results in east London for five consecutive years. 

The role

We seek someone with strong academic qualifications who is passionate and committed to high academic standards in their subject with an ability to lead this small but successful subject. Students are taught the Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, and New Testament Studies units of the Edexcel Religious Studies specification. Outcomes in this subject are exceptional with many students going on to study philosophy, theology, and allied subjects at the country’s leading universities. 

LAE can offer you:

• The opportunity to gain experience of teaching and working with young people in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.

• A culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.

• Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.

• A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.

• Collaborative working with our world-class partner schools: Brighton College, Caterham School, Eton College, Forest School, Highgate School and UCS Hampstead.  

• Access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships.

LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.   We are particularly seeking applications from those who represent the diversity of our community.

How to apply?

Please submit an online application and covering letter via the TES website no later than 9.00am on Monday 24 May 2021. The letter of application should be a maximum of two A4 sides demonstrating your suitability for the post. 

 LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline. For more information, please contact James Kane, Assistant Head by emailing james.kane@lae.ac.uk. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.