Lead Practitioner - Religious Studies

Lead Practitioner - Religious Studies
L8 - L12 (£51,567 to £56,785 - negotiable depending on experience)

De La Salle School is a Christian Community.  It is inspired by the vision and example of St. John Baptist De La Salle.  Each person is invited to become the person God intends him or her to be.  They are expected to live a life of faith and love, following the example of Jesus Christ.

All members of this community are encouraged to grow in awareness of their own unique worth. They are encouraged to use their gifts in responsible and friendly co-operation with others.  Within this environment, De La Salle offers a curriculum for children of all abilities.

De La Salle School is a caring and thriving oversubscribed fully comprehensive and inclusive 11-16 school with a committed and dedicated staff.  

The Governors are seeking to appoint, for September 2021, an outstanding Lead Practitioner – Religious Studies, who is enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated to join our team of middle leaders and have the ability of using a range of technologies, which will inspire young people to study Religious Studies.  The successful candidate will also have a strong track record in the ability to lead subject specific training within the faculty in order to support improvements, seek out and adopt best practice across the school, using this to inform and refine the approach to Religious Studies teaching. The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and staff, is also essential along with extensive proven teaching experience with the ability to motivate learners.

This appointment has a wider school responsibility in working with the Chaplain to develop spirituality of our students and the liturgical life of the school. De La Salle is a Catholic school and we seek to appoint a practising Catholic to this post.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check and references.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10th May 2021, 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 10th May 2021
Interview Date: TBC following short-listing

An application form can  be downloaded from our website at: https://www.dlsbasildon.org/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=64

Please submit your application form, together with a letter of application outlining your reasons for applying for this post by email to swilkinson@dlsbasildon.org no later than 9am on Monday 10th May 2021.

In your letter please make reference to information in the recruitment pack, particularly the person specification, and explain why you would be an ideal candidate for De La Salle School and what qualities you will bring to the Team. 

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school before making an application.

If you would like to arrange a visit or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Wilkinson, PA to Headteacher (01268 281234).