Head of Religious Education

What skills and experience we're looking for

Purpose of the Role

You lead Religious Education as the core curriculum subject and a central expression of the school’s Catholic identity. You secure strong academic outcomes while ensuring that Religious Education contributes decisively to the formation of pupils in faith, values, and moral responsibility. You ensure fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church, promote high-quality teaching and learning, and model professional excellence and visible commitment to the mission of the Church. You support the Headteacher and Governors in sustaining and developing the distinctive Catholic character of the school.

Core Professional Duties

You carry out the duties of a teacher in line with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. You undertake additional responsibilities reasonably delegated by the Headteacher in support of the Catholic life, mission, and strategic priorities of the school.

Key Responsibilities

Catholic Life and Mission

1. You place Religious Education at the heart of the school’s Catholic life and mission.

2. You actively promote and develop the Catholic character of the school in line with its Mission Statement, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the strategic direction of the Governors.

3. You articulate and model Gospel values of peace, justice, truth, and love in professional conduct and daily practice.

4. You work closely with senior leaders, chaplaincy staff, and clergy to ensure coherence between curriculum, worship, and pastoral life.

5. You contribute to and support the planning and delivery of liturgy, assemblies, including Celebrations of the Word, retreats, and prayer.

6. You ensure Religious Education is taught with clarity, confidence, and integrity, faithfully reflecting the doctrine and tradition of the Catholic Church.

What the school offers its staff

About our School

Trinity Catholic High School is a mixed, voluntary aided Catholic school in the Diocese of Brentwood, proudly serving the community for more than fifty years. Situated in the heart of Woodford, Trinity provides a welcoming, calm and purposeful environment where students are nurtured, inspired and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in Gospel values and guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, we are committed to forming compassionate, confident and socially responsible young people.

Our students benefit from a strong tradition of academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities that enable every individual to grow in character, develop their talents and make a meaningful contribution to society.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Questionnaire Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.