Second in Religious Education
Esher Church of England High School
Esher (Surrey)
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR with TLR 2a £2,640
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2018
Job overview
Esher High School is an oversubscribed and ambitious school. We have enjoyed substantial investment in our facilities recently, which has improved the learning environment across the School.
We are seeking to appoint a Second in RE who is a creative, passionate teacher of RE ideally with experience of teaching PSHE. Someone with a creative flare to design and produce resources and schemes of work based on the top 6 world religions, which will engage our students, educating them about faith whilst contextualising religion in the world today.
The candidate will have experience in teaching GCSE RE, which engages and stretches all students to explore, question and builds on the Church of England’s values of hope, wisdom community and dignity. Experience of running extra-curricular clubs is desirable, as the department historically have run the debating club and the school newspaper. RE, PSHE and Citizenship is going through a transition period at EHS where we are revamping and modernising the curriculum to meet the needs of our students, equipping them with skills and knowledge to be active humanitarians who strive for excellence and are prepared to enter the world when they leave us.
The RE department is at the core of the school providing the students with essential information about the world and how they fit in to this. Working with other departments, feeder schools, the local church, and our Chaplain will be fundamental to the success of the department. The successful candidate will work with a team of specialist and non-specialist’s teachers who currently deliver RE/PSHE/Citizenship three times a fortnight to both KS3 and 4.
In post as second in department, you have the scope to lead on aspects of the department and depending on experience; this could be the KS4 GCSE RE, which will be an option subject, or the KS3 RE units of work. This will be decided based on the candidates and experience.
Esher High School is an academy. A full induction programme is provided for all new staff, and we are committed to continued professional development.
For an application pack please see the vacancies section at www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk or apply online to Ms Scott at recruitment@esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk telephone 01372 468068.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service
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About Esher Church of England High School
Our mission at Esher C of E High School is that every student will grow in character, spirit, knowledge and skills, mindful of their part in God’s creation. We strive for excellence in all that we do, in academic performance as well as personal development, in order that students and staff will fulfill their potential and be ready for future opportunities.
We will provide an environment that enables everyone to work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness and trust.
Our Aim and Values
At Esher Church of England High School, our aim is to ensure that each student leaves with excellent qualifications, rich experiences and a growth mindset that will equip them to take their place as responsible and successful citizens in the wider world. Promoting excellence in all aspects of school life and fostering spiritual, cultural and moral awareness within a Christian ethos, we aim to encourage all of our students to develop as independent and co-operative learners. Through developing students’ personal and social skills, we hope to prepare them as self-confident and highly motivated people who go on to succeed in whatever field they choose.
Our values are rooted in those of the Church of England’s for all church schools, but interpreted for our own unique setting and students.
These are:
- Educating for wisdom, knowledge and skills
- Educating for hope and aspiration
- Educating for community and living well together
- Educating for dignity and respect
As a Church of England School, our relationship with the Diocese of Guildford is essential. Not only does it help support our moral purpose, but it’s family of schools gives us a significant network from which we can grow leaders, encourage new members to the profession, and build on the strengths of individuals and teams within our community.
Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT) was formed as a Multi Academy Trust following the conversion of Esher Church of England High School to an academy in 2014. As a Trust, ELT aims to develop a vibrant partnership of non-selective primary and secondary schools, all united in one goal to provide the best possible learning experience and environment not only for our current children but also for the next generation of pupils.
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