RE Teacher

This role is suitable for ECT applicants. 

A minimum of 11 hours per week (0.4) but full-time hours can be considered for the right candidate.

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School, one of four schools in the Twyford CE Academies Trust, is a new seven-form-entry secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 in Ealing, West London. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (March 23). As a new school within a highly aspirational and academically successful multi-academy Trust Ada Lovelace offers exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for talented teachers who support the ethos of our schools. The school offers comprehensive T&L and CPD opportunities for all teachers.

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic RE teacher as we prepare our students for GCSE and beyond. This post is ideally suited to a teacher who is passionate about curriculum design and development, especially at KS4. As Ada Lovelace is still early in its development as a school there is plenty opportunity for development for the successful applicant, for example key stage development within the department.

The post-holder will be joining an innovative and ambitious staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and they will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team. The Twyford Trust is particularly committed to achieving high standards in the teaching of RE and achieves outstanding outcomes whilst taking all students through the GCSE. 

Relations between staff and students are extremely positive and it is easy for every member of the school to be well known by all of the staff. Staff joining at this time are likely to have a highly motivated drive towards building an outstanding school community within an already highly successful Trust.

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team
• A full-range of Trust services providing support and development
• A supportive department of subject specialists

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach RE to KS4
• Knowledge of the latest Ofsted framework for RE
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply on our Vacancies page.

https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 10 October 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 17 October 2023

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.