Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education

West Coventry Academy is a co-educational, fully comprehensive school situated in large grounds in the South West of the city that welcomes and nurtures children from a wide variety of backgrounds and abilities.

At West Coventry Academy students thrive in a positive working atmosphere, a climate of mutual respect and an engaging and exciting environment.  Together we strive to ensure that the values, experiences and education we provide enable all our students to fully embrace our values “Enjoy, Achieve, Aspire”. This was reflected in our most recent Ofsted in July 2018, which graded us as a ‘Good’ school. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational qualified secondary school teacher of Religious Education to join our thriving and successful Faith & Society Department.  The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified Religious Education teacher who is committed to getting the best out of all students that they teach by raising their aspirations and their achievements. 

You will be required to teach across the ability range in Key Stages 3 and Key Stage 4. 

In return, we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors 

• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity

• Comprehensive CPD Programme

• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students

• Teachers Pension

Exceptional candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date.

Hours of work: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: NQT/TMS/UPS 

Closing date: 9.00am 20th May 2019

Interviews week commencing: 20th May 2019

If you would like to join our team then please apply online - http://www.westcoventryacademy.org/vacancies.aspx  without delay and we will immediately assess your application and call you to interview if we believe your skills and experience meet our needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

 If you would like more information about opportunities at West Coventry Academy please contact the HR department on 02476 426235.

All applications are returnable to: wcaapplications@westcoventryacademy.org  (only electronic applications will be considered.)

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is committed to safeguarding the promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.