Teacher of Religious Studies
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Teacher of Religious Studies to join our popular and oversubscribed secondary school, The Langley Academy. We are a multi-faith, diverse community and our young people care about religion. Our talented and creative team works collaboratively across the school to deliver meaningful and engaging content which is brought to life through a wide range of activities including:
- Museum Learning Team – provide ideas and resources to support lesson delivery with off-site trips to sacred places and exhibitions exploring different faiths
- Super Curricular Clubs – for discussion and debate to take the subject further
- Strong Community Partnerships – to share expertise and provide fresh perspectives
- Local university lecture and seminar attendance with our university partners
Our school
- ‘Students have outstanding attitudes to learning. Behaviour is excellent’ Ofsted
- An inclusive, diverse, and welcoming school community
- A vibrant, buzzy open plan environment
- Strong, supportive leadership team – mentoringand1-1 coaching from leaders across the Trust
- State-of-the-art building and facilities – built in 2009 and extended in 2020
- Part of the Arbib Education Trust providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning, including on-site museum exhibitions
Our perks
The wellbeing and professional development of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:
- Work-life balance– innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities, early finish Fridays and a day off in term time
- Enhanced funding for personal development – to support our learning culture
- Ways to save – including staff discounts from Vivup, a world class pension, and access to private healthcare
- Healthy body and mind - free on-site gym, cycle to work scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, and wellbeing resources
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week
Salary: £29,344.00-£44,919.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- UK visa sponsorship
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- QTS or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teacher of Religious Studies roles across The Arbib Education Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,344 - £44,919 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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