Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity Cover)

We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Religious Studies From January 2025, this is a full time, 12 month, temporary maternity cover post. Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document We are seeking a teacher of Religious Studies to join our highly successful Religious Studies department. The position would suit an experienced practitioner but we would also welcome applications from ECTs / RQTs. You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT/RQT programme in place and staff also benefit from easy access to transport links, access to the UK's leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare, free onsite parking and out of hours access to our gym facilities. The Religious Studies department is forward thinking, creative, innovative and encouraging of change and new initiatives. All staff are subject specialists and are highly passionate about the subject they teach. The Department has 4 full time teachers along with 4 dedicated Religious Studies classrooms, all rooms are equipped with visualisers and whiteboards. At Parklands, all students receive Religious Studies lessons from Y7-11. All Students study the AQA full-course specification at GCSE. The ethos of the Religious Studies department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/student relationships and expectations of high standards for all students. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of the subject to those of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital. The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent teacher
• be a strategic and innovative thinker
• be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
• be focused on improving teaching and learning
• be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
• be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• have excellent subject knowledge
The application form can be downloaded from the vacancies page of the school website website www.parklandsacademy.co.uk Please complete this and return it to the school. In addition, please submit an accompanying statement to outline how your experiences demonstrate that you meet the person specification. Please include here details of your experience and your suitability for the post. Maximum 3 sides of A4, size 12 Arial font. Please return applications by email, marked 'Teacher of Religious Studies application' to admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk For an informal discussion, please contact Steph Rhodes, Curriculum Leader, either by telephone or email to srhodes@parklandsacademy.co.uk


• be an excellent teacher
• be a strategic and innovative thinker
• be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
• be focused on improving teaching and learning
• be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
• be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• have excellent subject knowledge
  
  You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT/RQT programme in place and staff also benefit from easy access to transport links, access to the UK's leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare, free onsite parking and out of hours access to our gym facilities.
The Religious Studies department is forward thinking, creative, innovative and encouraging of change and new initiatives. All staff are subject specialists and are highly passionate about the subject they teach. The Department has 4 full time teachers along with 4 dedicated Religious Studies classrooms, all rooms are equipped with visualisers and whiteboards. At Parklands, all students receive Religious Studies lessons from Y7-11. All Students study the AQA full-course specification at GCSE. The ethos of the Religious Studies department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/student relationships and expectations of high standards for all students. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of the subject to those of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.

From January 2025, this is a full time, 12 month, temporary maternity cover post. Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document