Subject Leader: Religious Education

Here at Lode Heath School, we’re on a mission to further develop all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment. Within this refreshingly collaborative and team-focused culture, colleagues work together towards shared goals. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that student achievement is at the very heart of everything we do. Now’s your opportunity to help us achieve our ambitious goals as you lead on the delivery of Religious Education to provide an exceptional learning experience.

As Subject Leader of Religious Education, you will be highly motivated to achieve the best for all our students by leading on a wide range of innovative and dynamic enrichment experiences and you will work as part of our wider Humanities Faculty. Here, our ambitious, forward-thinking and rapidly evolving team is driven by fresh thinking and new ideas which foster a love of learning and develops students’ wider skills.

Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that pupil achievement is at the very heart of everything we do. Our Humanities qualifications are highly valued and high performing and we are seeking a talented leader driven by high expectations and uncompromising ambition for our students to build on this.

As Subject Leader of Religious Education, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record in delivering highly impactful and positive learning experiences. You may already have some experience of leadership or this might be your first foray, but your commitment and desire for excellence will be clear so you can contribute to our already very successful and driven team immediately.

Following continued success in recent times, the community trusts us to deliver an excellent education. In turn, we are working to develop Lode Heath as a learning hub for everyone in that community where the sharing of best practice is both encouraged and commonplace. As you support our students to thrive, we will support you to progress your career with us. The ongoing training and development of our staff is a key priority, which is why you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of CPD opportunities including NPQ programmes and our own Trust-wide bespoke programmes too.

If you’d like to be part of our exciting future, you will need to share our belief in educating the whole person - and in helping every student, irrespective of their background or abilities, to build the skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive in higher education or the workplace.

There’s an exceptional environment waiting for you outside of work too. One of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, Solihull offers plenty of superb amenities from its thriving shopping centre through to lively bars and first-class restaurants. Close to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the new Resorts World development, it also has excellent transport links to Birmingham City Centre and beyond.

Lode Heath School is a member of the Arden Multi-Academy Trust where we are committed in working together to help and enrich the experiences of all within the AMAT family; we have a clear vision to generate self-belief, self-worth, esteem and confidence in our young people who can then display the ambition and aspiration in achieving high educational outcomes.

To find out more and to apply, please visit http://www.lodeheathschool.co.uk/vacancies or email office@lodeheath.org.uk. Completed application forms to be returned to Ms Suddon, Associate Headteacher, by email to the above address.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 10th June 2022*

*Candidates who are looking for a September start (preferred) should apply as soon as possible.

Lode Heath School Staff, Governors and Students are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students and staff. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and carry out reference checks. All applications will be considered on their merit.