HEAD OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES

MPR/UPR & TLR 2G (£5867pa)

Full Time Post

Required from September 2026

Religious Studies is taught as a subject throughout Key Stages 3 & 4 and it is a popular choice at Key Stage 5.  This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, energetic and inspirational teacher to lead and make a significant contribution to this successful and hardworking department.

Brighouse High School and Sixth Form College is a successful, ambitious and inclusive school.  We are proud of our place at the heart of the community and of our academic, sporting and pastoral successes.  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward looking RS department, in a high school which focuses on raising the achievement of all students.  The school continues to be oversubscribed and has over 1300 students on roll.

What we are looking for:

• •  A dynamic, committed and inspirational teacher and lead of Religious Studies
• •  A commitment to supporting all students achieve
• •  A candidate with high expectations and ambition for their self and for others

• •  An opportunity to work in a happy school with strong relationships
• •  Full support from a highly experienced and dedicated senior leadership team
• •  Induction and mentoring from a welcoming whole staff body
• •  A strong pastoral support framework and behaviour system to work within
• •  CPD and early careers support
• •  A range of colleague benefits including wellbeing and Employee Assistance programme, giving access to family healthcare, counselling and a range of other services

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check before the appointment is confirmed.  We are an equal opportunities employer.