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Subject Leader for Religious Studies - Full-time

Brompton Academy (UKAT), Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-6906-45T
  • Posted:16/11/2021
  • Pay:£26,395 - £41,611, plus TLR £4,595
  • Start Date:January or Easter 2022
  • App Close Date:16/12/2021 at 14:00
  • Interviews:tbc

Advert

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking colleague with energy, intellectual capacity and determination to lead our successful Religious Studies Department and make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people.   

 

The successful applicant will be an experienced Teacher with specialist knowledge of Religious Studies and be committed to on-going professional development.  An expert in their subject they will be able to teach GCSE and A level with confidence and inspire colleague to so the same.   With a positive attitude and resilient nature, you will have demonstrable experience of leading and motivating a diverse team of colleagues and supportive of developing the emerging talents of less experienced or trainee colleagues.  You will have proven strategies for raising attainment at all levels and for enabling students with additional needs to reach their full potential in line with their more able peers.   Whilst not essential for this role, candidates with experience of delivering A Level Law 

 

HOW TO APPLY 

 

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.  

 

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age. 

 

For further information, to download our application form or to send us your CV, please visit our website: http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/  

Deadline for applications:  considered upon receipt 

 

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  

Information about the school

The Successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust-wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down-to-earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat.

Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a current Ofsted rating of Good and a 400+ adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting-edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information: http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/.

How to Apply

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

Closing date: 23rd May

We reserve the right to consider applications upon receipt.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Herbert-Smith, Recruitment Co-Ordinator
  • Address:Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
  • Telephone: 01634852341
  • Email: Recruitment@ukat.org

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.