Head of Religious Education
Required for September 2025
MPR / UPR + TLR 2.2 (the Trust adopts pay portability)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at this wonderful school for the appointment of a dynamic and energetic Head of Religious Education. The candidate must be a practising Catholic, who is an experienced, motivated and inspirational leader of this core curriculum area.
The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner with appropriate skills and knowledge to lead our Religious Education department to be the best it can be. They will be secure in building positive relationships with staff and students by fostering open communication, creating a supportive classroom environment, understanding individual needs, addressing concerns with empathy, setting clear expectations, and promoting a sense of belonging to maximize student engagement and learning potential.
The Head of Religious Education will be responsible for the development of the teaching and learning, the curriculum and the monitoring of student progress. They will be a key figure in upholding the Catholic Life and Mission of the school alongside or Trust Director of Chaplaincy.
We have a great track record of investing in staff at St Augustine’s and across the Trust. Staff are happy and feel valued. They embody Christ being at the centre of everything we do.
IMPORTANT: Parish Priest Reference – It should be noted by you that an interview for this post cannot take place without there is a satisfactory Parish Priest reference in place before the interview.
You are guided to speak with your Parish Priest to ask their permission to put them down to give you a reference as part of your application for this post. Your Parish Priest must be the Priest from the Church where you regularly worship.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 21st March 2025 (pm)
St Augustine’s School is an equal opportunities employer.
Before making your application please note - In line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024" as part of the safer recruitment requirements, an online search will be conducted as par of the Safer Recruitment process.
Human Resources
01482851136
hr@scrcat.org