Head of Religious Studies

Contract Type: Part time, approx. 60% FTE

Salary: A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 (12 noon)

This role is for an experienced Religious Studies teacher to lead teaching across Key Stages 3–5, line-manage a small department and contribute as a form tutor on a 60% timetable. There is a clear route to increase hours by delivering HPQ/EPQ and/or coordinating the ECT programme.

About this role / why this role matters

You will ensure high-quality RS teaching across the school, shape curriculum and assessment for GCSE and A level, and support pupils' spiritual and ethical development within Luckley House School's Christian context. The post is part-time (c.60% FTE) with scope to expand through additional responsibilities, making it suitable for someone seeking leadership without a full-time commitment immediately.

What you'll be doing

• Teach RS across KS3, GCSE (AQA A: Christianity and Islam) and A level (Edexcel: Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, Christianity).

• Lead the RS department: curriculum planning, assessment, reporting, quality assurance and line-managing department staff.

• Set and mark work in line with school policy; use assessment to inform teaching and track pupil progress.

• Work with SEN and support staff to meet diverse learner needs; ensure differentiation and inclusion.

• Act as a Form Tutor: oversee attendance, behaviour, progress monitoring and parent communication for your tutees.

• Contribute to extra-curricular life: trips, enrichment activities and lunchtime clubs as appropriate.

• Support professional development in the department, including mentoring NQTs/ECTs if required.

• Maintain professional standards: participate in appraisal, CPD and whole-school duties as required.

What we're looking for

Essential

• A good honours degree in a relevant subject and PGCE or equivalent leading to QTS.

• Proven experience teaching RS across KS3–5, including A level.

• Experience leading departmental administration (curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance).

• Strong classroom practice with the ability to engage pupils of differing abilities.

• Ability to act as a Form Tutor and contribute to pastoral care and reporting.

• Commitment to safeguarding children and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Empathy with the Christian ethos of the School.

Desirable

• Experience of leading HPQ and/or EPQ delivery.

• Experience coordinating an Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme.

• Coaching experience in Netball and/or Hockey.

• Experience of working in a boarding school or with boarders.

About the team or department

Religious Studies is popular at Luckley House. RS is taught weekly to all KS3 pupils, offered as a full-course GCSE and as an established A level. The department values academic rigour alongside discussion, ethical reflection and trips; you will join a small, supportive team where leadership can shape curriculum and enrichment.

What we offer

• A part-time leadership role with scope to increase hours through additional responsibilities (HPQ/EPQ, ECT coordination).

• A close-knit school community on a 20-acre campus with a strong co-curricular programme in music, drama, sport and the arts.

• A personalised academic environment where pupils are known individually and examination outcomes are consistently above national averages.

• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring others and contributing to school life beyond the classroom.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Start date: January 2027 or February half-term 2027.

About us

Luckley House School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18, located on the southern outskirts of Wokingham, Berkshire. Set in parkland and woodland, the School combines a Christian ethos with a broad curriculum and a strong record of academic success. The School welcomes pupils from varied backgrounds and offers around 40 boarding places.

Luckley House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

How to Apply

For further details please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org

Applications should be submitted via the School’s website

Closing date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 (noon)

Equal Opportunities

The School is committed to inclusivity, welcoming pupils from all faiths and backgrounds, which enriches the community and prepares students for the diversity of the modern world.