Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education

Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range

1.0 Permanent Contract

Required to start 1st September 2019

King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School, with a diverse intake.  It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. The successful candidate will be required to teach at both sites. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, a cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers and a cash plan, including therapy benefits. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP) along with access to a 24/7 virtual GP surgery.

We have a vacancy for a confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified applicant for the post of teacher – Religious Education, to join a successful department from September 2019. 

The successful candidate will: 

• be an excellent Religious Education teacher across the full age and ability range

• have a passionate commitment to making Religious Education stimulating and relevant for all 

• be familiar with the requirements of Sheffield SACRE for Key Stage 3 and the GCSE curriculum

• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas

• be a skilled ICT practitioner

• be willing to contribute to the wider life of the School

• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff

At King Edward VII School we pursue an academically challenging and inclusive ethos and the study of Religion and Philosophy at all key stages contributes to this outcome. The department consists of three specialist staff and fully supports the local NATRE network who meet termly as part of the Sheffield Learning Hub. The post will involve ensuring the quality of academic spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) provision in terms of curriculum delivery, assessment and achievement for both subjects.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. 

Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be considered. Write a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, in font no smaller than twelve) stating:

1.    Why you are applying for the post

2.    How your experience so far has prepared you for the post. 

Your letter of application should avoid repeating details which are evident from the application form and should instead focus on how you feel you could successfully fill the post. CVs will not be considered

For further details please contact Tom Hall at recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk                                         

Closing date: 25th June 2019 – 12 noon

Interview date: Thursday 4th July 2019