Head of Religious Studies
Job: Head of Religious Studies
School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London
Annual Salary: MPS/UPS inner London £40,389 - £62,560 + TLR £6,180
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start date: September 2026
Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham looking for a permanent full-time Head of Religious Studies (RS).
As a Head of RS, you'll provide high quality leadership to the Religious Studies department. You'll lead and actively contribute to the teaching of Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics across all age and ability ranges (KS3, KS4 and KS5). You'll develop all aspects of the Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics curriculum and secure the quality of teaching in the department.
You have:
- Qualified teacher status (QTS)
- Degree in Religious Studies or another relevant subject
- Successful experience teaching Religious Studies and Philosophy and Ethics from KS3-KS5
- Good knowledge of Religious Studies and Philosophy and Ethics
- Substantial secondary school teaching experience
Benefits:
- Excellent modern facilities
- An extensive support network
- Teachers' pension
- Free parking
- Excellent professional development programme
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Headspace app
- Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
- Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
- Season ticket loans
Closing date: As soon as possible
Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of RS job. An application form is required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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