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Head of Religious Studies (Theology and Philosophy)

Head of Religious Studies (Theology and Philosophy)

Royal Russell School

Croydon

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 March 2019

Job overview

Head of Religious Studies (Theology and Philosophy)

Royal Russell is an HMC/IAPS co-educational school with over 1000 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18, situated on a beautiful green campus of 110 acres in the Shirley Hills near Croydon on the doorstep of London. We have over 150 boarding students in the Senior School, and are proud of our day and boarding facilities that rank amongst the best in the South of England.  Our pupils, parents and staff experience a warm and friendly environment with strong pastoral care for every pupil alongside a comprehensive co-curricular and enrichment programme. We aim to build on this alongside improving academic success to continue to be the family school of choice in South London. In March 2016 the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) judged the school as ‘excellent’ in all areas and in October 2018 we successfully passed a full ISI compliance inspection

The department offers a Theology and Philosophy course to students from Year 7 to Year 9, with GCSE RS in Year 10 and 11, and A level in the Sixth Form. 

You should be a well-qualified and inspiring leader with outstanding subject knowledge, who is able to teach Religious Studies to A* grade at A level, whilst also making these issues exciting and accessible for younger students. This role requires experience and dynamism, teamwork and dedication, and an enthusiasm for the subject with a strong focus on excellent teaching and results at all levels. If you are ambitious to take on the opportunity of leading this growing department by building on the foundations already in place, you may be the right candidate for us. 

This exciting opportunity offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary above the SNS scale which rewards staff in line with their qualifications and experience, with additional allowances for specific pastoral and academic responsibilities and a market rate for recruitment. In addition, you will work with a fantastic team of dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, in our beautiful green parkland estate with easy access to transport links and free car parking, receive free meals, a discount on School fees, the use of our sporting and gym facilities, together with the opportunity to be part of the vibrant community of the historic Royal Russell School. Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/vacancies  

A fully completed application form which includes a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer should be emailed to hr@royalrussell.co.uk. References may be taken up before interview. 

Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 12 noon on Monday 1 April 2019. Interviews will be held later that week. If you have not heard from us by Friday 5 April 2019 you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.

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About Royal Russell School

Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team

Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.

Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.

Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.

The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.

There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus.  Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.

Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School’s Patron during her reign.

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