Teacher of Religious Studies

We are a secondary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire which delivers Religious Studies to all students in all years in Key Stage 3 and in Key Stage 4. At Key Stage 5 Religious Studies is delivered to a small number of students who have opted to continue the study of this subject. We currently have a position covering maternity leave and are looking to appoint a temporary teacher to cover. Experience of teaching all three Key Stages is not a necessity.

The successful candidate will be joining a department that inspires and excites students about their learning. We are committed to achieving success for all of our students. It will offer the successful candidate a friendly, highly supportive and committed working environment.

Are you passionate about your subject and committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning?

If so this job is for you!

If you are interested in joining an academy which understands the importance of academic success yet strives to balance this with the development of young people outside of the classroom, sending young people all over the world to integrate with, support and learn about diverse cultures and traditions.

The Samworth Church Academy opened in September 2008 and enjoys 21st century facilities, highly motivated and professionally developed staffing which allows us to focus on our fantastic students with a mission to be ‘the best we can be’. This is an exciting opportunity to join an academy that is rapidly improving.

The successful candidate will have a real determination and vigour to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons and will be keen to get involved with activities in our wider academy community.

You will have:  

• A passion for the long term success of students with an ambition to ensure they enjoy 70 or more fantastic years after they leave us.
• A determination to fulfil your own potential  
• An enthusiasm for teaching  
• A willingness to face new challenges  
• A hunger for both autonomy and accountability
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And will want to be part of an organisation that:  

• Puts the children of the Academy and its people first  
• Judges its success by the success of its students  
• Supports and values its staff  
• Understands the challenges faced by teachers
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This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team in our academy. We can offer a salary within a range of £30,000-£46,525 per annum negotiable depending on relevant experience). We welcome applications from experienced teachers, as well as from recently qualified teachers.

We support our NQTs through a bespoke internal training programme with a dedicated mentor, supported by access to external programmes in addition to being registered onto the NIPT induction programme.

We welcome applications from suitable candidates for part time/flexible working

Closing date: 0900 Tuesday 7th May 2024

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