RE Teacher

We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of RE Teacher at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results in its first two years of exams placed it in the top 10 schools in the country in terms of progress and it has grown a large and flourishing sixth form. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants

The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic RE department that seeks to deliver an outstanding, three-tiered curriculum to students of all National Curriculum levels. Students here are driven to succeed, and their progress is monitored through half termly assessments. We work collaboratively to create a curriculum that inspires, challenges and nurtures students, using ambitious outcomes, which leads to thorough subject knowledge and sustained progress. All students study RE to GCSE level and uptake at A-Level is healthy.

The new post-holders will prepare our students for GCSE and beyond. You will join an innovative, ambitious and enthusiastic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.

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

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and QTS.
• Ability to teach RE to at least KS4.
• Proven record of outstanding results.
• Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership.
• Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team.
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor.
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role.
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives.
• 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, Sunday 21 April 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Please follow the link to apply on our Vacancies page https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

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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 Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.