Religious Studies Teacher (Part-Time, 40%)

A rare opportunity to join a dynamic, small independent school in central Cambridge...

Why you should consider applying  

• Join a young school (founded in 2007) with a distinctive vision and enthusiastic about its future    
• Small class size (18 pupils)    
• Motivated pupils and supportive families    
• Strong staff and parent community   
• Minimal paperwork - so you can get on with teaching    
• Good work-life balance, including longer independent school holidays    
• Enjoy a stimulating Cambridge lifestyle 

Our vision and values    

• A  human-scale school (200 pupils, aged 4-16) with small class sizes   
• Strong relationships and individual attention for every pupil   
• A broad curriculum with unique features    
• A academically ambitious but not an exam-driven  school culture    
• Focus on the intrinsic value of learning    
• Focus upon whole-person development    
• Emphasis upon books    
• No regular use of screen technology in lessons   
• Christian ethos

We are seeking    

• A part-time (40%) Religious Studies teacher to assume sole responsibility for Senior School Religious Studies up to GCSE level and to participate in the delivery of PSHE; all teaching will be contained in two full days (currently expected to be Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
• An experienced teacher able to work effectively as a single person department 
• Someone who shares our vision for education     
• Someone who sees the intrinsic value of learning and wants to see pupils develop intellectually
• Someone with good relational and organisational skills    
• Someone who has an effective and warm classroom presence    
• A practising Christian

How to apply    

• You can learn more about the vision of Heritage School by visiting our website  www.heritageschool.org.uk  
• Go to www.facebook.com/heritagecambridge to get a feel for the rich life of Heritage School    
• Download the Job Description, then click on 'Apply now' and download our Application Form
• Email your completed Application Form to office@heritageschool.org.uk  or upload it onto the TES website
• The closing date for applications is Thursday 12 May 2022    
• Interviews are planned for Monday 16 May 2022

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will be carefully vetted to ensure they are suitable to work with children. A successful candidate will:   

• Complete our application form   
• Attend a face-to-face interview   
• Explain any gaps in his/her employment history   
• Provide details of professional and character referees   
• Complete a self-declaration regarding their criminal record and suitability to work with children   
• Provide photographic identification, birth certificate along with proof of any name changes, proof of address and national insurance number.   
• Provide evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications   
• Read and agree to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy   
• Complete a medical questionnaire to verify that he/she is sufficiently fit physically to perform his/her duties   
• Complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check   
• Not be barred from working with children by the Secretary of State for Education