Teacher of Religious Studies

Queen’s College Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the south-west of the country, educating approximately 780 boys and girls from age 0 to 18.

Religious Studies at Queen’s College is an integral part of life of the School, which has a Christian, and Methodist foundation and is one of 16 Methodist Schools in Great Britain and Ireland. Religious Studies has been at the heart of the curriculum from the beginning, a tradition that continues to the present day.

Religious Studies is a core-curriculum subject to Year 9 and is also offered as a GCSE and A level option. It is an exciting time within the department as challenging changes to the curriculum have taken place. The profile of RS has increased in recent times and the department has added considerable depth to the learning experience of our pupils.

The post offers the opportunity to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. A level teaching would be available for a suitable candidate.

The Department offers, a full course GCSE in Religious Studies following the OCR Religious Studies (1-9) specification and an A level in Philosophy following the AQA specification. These specifications have proved popular and numbers are looking very healthy for next year. Results for both specifications have been very good with 70% of all papers being A*/B. An expertise in World Religions and Philosophy would be an advantage as would the ability to teach IB.

The department also contributes to the PSHME course in Year 10 and 11.

There is a wide range of extra-curricular activity including music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and sport. The post also offers the opportunity to be actively involved in the Christian Life and worship of the community. Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to one or more of these areas.

For any further details please contact Angus Hamilton, the Head of Department agh@queenscollege.org.uk

A full job description and application forms can be found at http://www.queenscollege.org.uk/Job-vacancies

Completed application forms should be emailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk  

All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form.

We do not accept CVs. No agencies please.

Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of Monday 13th March 2017 at 5pm.

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.