Head of Religious Education
Bedstone College
Shropshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2019
Job overview
HEAD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Part Time: approx 0.34)
REQUIRED FOR JANUARY 2020
A school in which “Pupils’ positive relationships with peers and staff
reflect the strong family ethos of the school” ISI Inspection Report 2019
We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of RE who will lead this successful department.
Applications will be welcomed from experienced Heads of Department and high quality teachers who have not yet had the opportunity to run their own department. We will also consider applications from teachers who are returning to the profession after a career break. The successful applicant will be responsible for a busy and thriving RE department, delivering academic lessons to all ages and abilities, up to and including GCSE.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and thriving boarding school where you will be fully involved in the wider life of the school. Energy and a flexible approach to working hours are essential.
Bedstone has its own salary scale and the salary will be set according to qualifications and experience. The College participates fully in the DfE Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme. There are also very generous fee concessions with respect to staff children being educated at the College.
Application form and Job Description can be obtained from Ms Paula Davis, PA to Head, Bedstone College, Bedstone, Shropshire SY7 0BG, (pa@bedstone.org) to whom completed applications should be returned. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 4th July 2019.
Closing date for applications: 10am Friday 28th June 2019
Bedstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
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About Bedstone College
Bedstone College is a mixed, all-through, independent day and boarding school in Bucknell, Shropshire. It enrols three to 18-year-old students and currently accommodates around 186 pupils.
Bedstone College was founded in 1948 as an all-boys school. It remains housed in Bedstone Court, the original school building, but has been extended to include modern facilities, including a multi-purpose sports hall, a state-of-the-art music facility, and fitness and performing arts studios.
Headteacher
Mr Toby Mullins, BA, MBA, QTS
Vision and values
The school’s main aim is to build each student’s confidence so they can achieve their full potential. Teachers strive to do this by encouraging pupils to try new things, be respectful of others and have pride in themselves and their school community. The school wants its young people to be curious, robust, adaptable and tolerant.
Bedstone College offers a broad range of subjects as well as extra-curricular activities to produce well-rounded students. Core subjects such as science, English, maths, geography and foreign languages are emphasised in the curriculum. The school excels with its recreational activities. These include mountain biking, horseback riding, ice skating and rock climbing, on campus and further afield. There are bi-annual ski trips as well as other overseas visits for different subjects. All students contribute to a very active charity committee.
ISI report
“Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens. Boarders’ views are actively encouraged and their opinions and concerns are appropriately considered by staff. The prefect system operating in the school is suitably managed."
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