Teacher of Religious Studies

Do you want to join one of the most culturally and religiously diverse schools in the country? A school that genuinely puts the wellbeing of their teachers first. A school that places significant value on professional learning and career progression but also strongly believes in developing an inclusive, dynamic, high achieving learning community, where all students and staff grow the character needed for success in all aspects of their lives.

Who are we looking for?

The City of Leicester College is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Religious Studies from August 2024 with applications welcome from teachers at all stages of their career, including ECTs and the more experienced.

This is an exciting time to be joining The City of Leicester College. Religious Studies is highly valued in the school and has generous curriculum time and a large department of subject specialists. Religious Studies is a core subject at GCSE and was a popular A level option this year. The team is a cohesive unit and is looking for someone who is creative and ambitious. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach the full range of ages and qualifications. It is important we get the right teacher who shares our belief that our students deserve the very best.  Therefore, the successful candidate will:

• be a highly successful teacher, who embodies our school mission statement, ‘Ambition for All’
• be highly motivated and demonstrate an ability to learn
• be able to support the development of highly engaging and ambitious schemes of work within the department
• have a clear understanding of pedagogical knowledge in the teaching of religious studies
• be a team player and relish in the opportunity to work with colleagues within the religious studies department and beyond

Who are we?

The City of Leicester College is a thriving multi-cultural 11-19 college, with 1750+ students on roll, which includes a highly successful sixth form of 350+. Whilst we are the largest school in the city, we maintain a distinct identity and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff and students alike. In recent years, we have made huge changes to ensure that ambition sits at the heart of everything we do. The changes we have made to curriculum, behaviour and personal development programs have seen us deliver the best exam results we have ever had by some considerable margin.

For the successful candidate we can offer you:

• a challenging, rewarding inner-city multi-cultural, multi-faith community 
• a school where we are truly ambitious for the community that we serve
• a supportive and purposeful induction programme for all staff including mentoring and coaching
• evidence driven and research informed CPD that is tailored to your teaching practice
• a fantastic, well-resourced inspiring learning environment
• committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and students
• a friendly and supportive working environment where staff work as a team to deliver student success
• access to excellent technology resources, including laptops for all staff

Please attach a cover letter to your application, no longer than two sides of A4, outlining how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this role. 

Equal Opportunities:

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Safeguarding Statement:

The City of Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check)

Closing date for applications:

The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Monday 20th May 2024. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Interviews will be held in the same week but may take place sooner.

References will be sought from the short-listed candidates nominated referees prior to interview.