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Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies

James Allen's Girls' School

LONDON

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Start date:
Required from February 2018
Apply by:
5 November 2017

Job overview

JAMES ALLEN’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Teacher of Religious Studies (maternity cover, part time)

Required from February 2018

An opportunity has arisen for a well-qualified teacher to join the Religious Studies department in this highly successful school. James Allen’s Girls’ School is recruiting for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated part-time teacher of Religious Studies with the ability to teach throughout the senior school, including A level. Working alongside the Head of Religious Studies and in collaboration with our dynamic Religious Studies team you will demonstrate the motivation, organisation and commitment required to deliver excellent results and support our school of highly academic girls.

We Offer:

 A competitive salary

 A diverse benefit package including parking, gym membership and free lunches

 An opportunity to join one of the leading independent Girls’ schools in the Country.

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for application information or contact our HR Coordinator at salome.osibogun@jags.org.uk or at James Allen’s Girls’ School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8TE. Letters and CVs only will not be accepted.

Closing date: Sunday, 05 November 2017 (midnight)

Interviews: w/b Monday, 13 November 2017.

JAGS is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Reg charity No 1124853

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About James Allen's Girls' School

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School, JAGS, provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

  • To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
  • To champion social awareness and sustainability
  • To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
  • To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
  • To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals


Alex Hutchinson (Head):

“The energy, the vibrancy, the friendships, the support networks - They all combine to build something very special”


Working at JAGS is more than just about working. JAGS is a community and a family that strives to create a warm and supportive environment for both the girls that come to learn here, but also for the staff that come to work here. From your first day at JAGS you will have access to some of the best facilities in the country and will be encouraged to take part in the many activities here.


We offer:

  • The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
  • A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
  • A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
  • An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
  • Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning


A diverse benefits package including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Choice of Teachers’ Pension Scheme or generous alternative defined contribution scheme
  • Support staff pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
  • Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free gym membership with discounted family rates
  • Free lunches, tea and coffee all year round
  • Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
  • School fee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Interest-free computer loans
  • Interest-free transport season ticket loans
  • Employee Assistance Programme


Working at JAGS is a great opportunity for anyone, whether a teacher, a gardener or an IT technician and we work with all our staff to offer development opportunities wherever possible. If you are interested in working at JAGS but can't see any current suitable vacancies, please do get in touch and express your interest in working with us.

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