RE Teacher – September 2024

RE Teacher – September 2024

Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 740 applications for 180 school places for September 2023 new student intake.

Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:

• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have improved on our P8 yearly (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32, 2023 +0.22)
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.

Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives. 

About the RE Department

We are looking to enhance the Religious Education department at Trinity School. We are a highly collaborative team, each passionate about the subject and what it contributes to a young person’s education and development. The RE department at Trinity has a strong track record of academic success and consistently achieves good outcomes in both KS4 and KS5 examinations. We are looking to recruit someone who can add further to this success and bring fresh expertise and experience to the role.

Religious Education is highly valued within our setting, and we are a core subject, with all students taking the subject from years 7-11, and entering for GCSE. Additionally, RE is a very popular subject at the school, with four classes of A Level across year 12 and 13 and a cohort of approximately 75. We are looking to recruit someone with experience and/or interest in teaching KS5, in addition to teaching the lower key stages.

The exam board we follow is AQA, for both GCSE and A Level. At GCSE we study Christianity and Buddhism and Themes A, B, E and D. At A Level we study Philosophy and Ethics alongside Christianity and Dialogues. At KS3 we cover a breadth of subjects, including Christianity, Dharmic Religions, Philosophy and Ethics.

We have very good teaching and staff facilities in our school and are well supported by a strong Christian ethos and excellent chaplaincy department. Additionally, we run a number of trips, including an abroad A Level trip to Rome.

About You

You will be committed to the development and progress of students, able to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential and you will be the sort of person who enjoys a collaborative team working style, relishes a challenge and is resilient. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have experience of teaching to A level.

The successful candidate will play a central role in contributing to the school’s distinctive Christian ethos and offering Christian encouragement, guidance and support to all students. It is desirable but not essential, for the successful candidate to be a practising Christian.

How to apply

We highly recommend you come and visit us to experience what others so readily affirm that Trinity is truly a unique place, with a calm and caring atmosphere.

We are recruiting as applicants apply therefore an appointment may be made before the close date.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks and the right to work in the UK.

If you would like any further information, arrange a visit or an informal discussion please contact Fiona Smith, HR Manager on 01732 469111 or email hr@trinitysevenoaks.com 

To apply please use the Apply now on the TES jobs website. Alternatively our application pack can be found on the school’s website www.trinitysevenoaks.org.uk and should be sent to hr@trinitysevenoaks.com