Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies (TLR available for suitably experienced candidate)

Based at The Forest Academy -IG6 3TN

Salary: M1 to UPS3 (Outer London)

Required: September 2022

Thank you for your interest in becoming teacher of RS at The Forest Academy.  The Forest Academy is on an exciting journey, and we are looking for a teacher who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students.  We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher who is ambitious and has a real passion for Religious Studies.  The successful applicant will have high expectations and will be a reflective practitioner who is always keen to develop and improve their teaching.  They will appreciate their role in helping our students to have high aspirations, and they will share our belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching.  They will, like us, believe in our students.  

Early applications are strongly encouraged – we will shortlist as applications are received. 

Suitably skilled/experienced candidates will be considered for TLR positions.

 We are an approachable leadership team who are laser focused on ensuring that teaching and learning is always improving, and who are committed to the professional development of our staff.  Staff at TFA enjoy their work because they know that they make a difference for our students each and every day.  Relationships are a real strength at TFA, and staff enjoy the ‘thank yous’ and ‘good mornings’ that they get from our friendly and respectful students.  Staff also enjoy the career progression and development opportunities available at TFA and more widely across the Trust, as we are careful to identify the leaders of tomorrow and to nurture talent.  The Staff Forum helps to ensure that communication is strong between staff and the leadership team, and we are committed to ensuring that our staff do not spend time on unnecessary data entry or paperwork.    

Students enjoy studying RS at The Forest Academy. We have recently updated our curriculum to ensure that it fully aligns with our CALIBRE curriculum framework, and department meetings are rooted in developing the expertise of our staff.  The Humanities Faculty is a highly skilled and collaborative team with a clear and exciting vision. There is also the opportunity to teach within the Sixth Form, with RS currently part of the Sixth Form offer at TFA.  This role is crucial for our students, and will be pivotal in helping them to have high aspirations and to achieve at the highest level.   

We welcome initial expressions of interest and discussions about the role. Please email admin@theforestacademy.co.uk marking the email ‘FAO The Principal’ if you wish to book a telephone call. 

 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. 

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews: 

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Further information and an application form can be found at https://nelta.co.uk/vacancies/

Please forward your electronic applications to recruitment@beaconacademytrust.co.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Teacher of Religious Studies (TLR available for suitably experienced candidate)

Role Description

This Recruitment pack should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the contract of employment, Teachers’ Standards and BMAT policies and procedures.

Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students.

Teachers must meet all of the requirements in the Teachers’ Standards.  

1. A teacher must set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

2. Promote good and outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils

3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons

5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment

7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe, conducive and high quality learning environment

8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

9. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

10. Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

11. Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Other duties and responsibilities:

The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other duties as may be required by the Performance Manager that are broadly within the level of the post.