Leader of Religious Education
Lord Derby Academy
Knowsley
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - UPS plus TLR2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2022
Job overview
Headteacher-Miss V Gowan
FULL-TIME Leader of Religious Education
MPS/UPS + TLR2B £4786
Post starts- September 2022
Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust.
The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.
Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.
At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:
• High standards and expectations underpin all areas of school life (External Review 2021)
• Pupils’ behaviour is consistently good around school and in lessons (OFSTED 2019)
• The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding (OFSTED 2019)
• There is real strength and talent across each tier of leadership (External Review 2019)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Leader of Religious Education to join our dedicated and thriving Humanities Faculty at Lord Derby Academy. The successful candidate must hold Qualified Teacher Status and is required to lead on and deliver Religious Education to pupils across the ability range at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
As the Leader of Religious Education, you will be part of a vibrant, dedicated and ambitious team, contributing to the rich cross-curricular life of the school. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in driving the school forward as we continue to accelerate progress in all key areas through our high standards and expectations.
We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts.
Method of Application
To apply please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs J Riley on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm Wednesday 26th January 2022
Proposed interview date: Week commencing 31st January 2022
Attached documents
About Lord Derby Academy
Lord Derby Academy is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust. At Lord Derby Academy we embrace The Dean Trust motto ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’. Lord Derby Academy was graded as Good in all areas by Ofsted in June 2023.
The school has been oversubscribed for six years. At Lord Derby Academy we uphold the highest of standards. Our ethos is built on support and ambition for the whole school community. We are fully inclusive in our outlook and we are unwavering in our belief in every pupil.
Lord Derby Academy holds an exceptionally strong staff retention rate. Staff are able to benefit from bespoke Continuous Professional Development opportunities and can become a part of our staff ‘well-being group’.
We offer pupils a broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum and a flourishing programme of enrichment which includes The Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The recent Ofsted report for Lord Derby Academy states ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school’ and a previous Ofsted report notes ‘The support of the local community, parents and carers has never been higher. The reputation that this is a school that insists on the highest standards of behaviour is deserved’.
Headteacher
Victoria Gowan
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