Teacher of RS

We are looking for a highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic candidate to join our team in a
thriving Religious Studies department to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful
candidate will be able to demonstrate outstanding subject knowledge, believe in pursuing high
academic standards and an ability to enthuse pupils of all ages. Activities designed to challenge
pupil thinking and develop learning habits such as independent study skills are central to teaching
at Bancroft's. This position reports to the Head of RS.,

• To deliver subject curriculum to pupils


• To inspire pupils to develop a passion for learning


• Teaching pupils through the School at Key Stages 3 and 4, including examined groups at GCSE


• Marking, assessment and grading within the department, always setting the highest standards

of personal organisation and administration

• Attending regular meetings of the department, both formal and informal, to discuss policy,

teaching methods, approaches to the subject and the sharing of common problems and
concerns

• Adhering to departmental policies and to meet School deadlines insofar as it applies to the

department

• Attending an annual review


Responsibilities in relation to the pupils and to what is taught:

• Keeping abreast of developments in the subject, maintaining contacts with professional

associations

• Participating in discussion, within the department, on the development of appropriate

syllabuses and schemes of work at all levels

• Developing new teaching and learning resources and sharing them with pupils and colleagues


• Ensuring pupils are properly prepared for exams and entered for exams


• Participating in the setting and marking of internal exams and determining appropriate grade

boundaries thereafter

• Assisting with trips and other co-curricular activities in relation to the department


• Giving appropriate guidance to pupils who wish to study the subject at further levels


• Maintaining the image of the subject as an interesting and valuable one. Keeping learning

environments stimulating and interesting,
• Carrying out School policy, including the School safety policy, in the context of the

department

• Contributing to the co-curricular life of the school


• Communicating departmental matters to the Head of Department, discussing examination

results and raising issues of concern

• Setting and marking entrance exams and interviewing where necessary


• Supporting the increasing use of ICT within the department


• Presenting the department at Open Days etc. as the need arises and in prospectuses


• Ensuring that the facilities used by the department, including equipment and teaching areas,

are maintained in an appropriate condition




All teachers are expected to contribute to our pupils' holistic development and the co-curricular
life of the school, outside their timetabled day and beyond their curriculum subject. This may
include events, training or rehearsals, for example, after school and at weekends, and running or
staffing residential trips, as well as a standard expectation of regular clubs for both curriculum
extension and the co-curriculum.

Education Have a good honours degree in a QTS/PGCE
relevant subject



Experience of teaching high
Experience of teaching Religious ability students
Experience Studies and/or Philosophy.
Experience of teaching this
subject at A level



The ability to develop and maintain
good relationships with students and
colleagues

The ability to use IT appropriately to
support teaching and learning

Skills Have a good understanding and Commitment to ongoing
awareness of safeguarding procedures professional development

Be willing to contribute to the cocurricular
and pastoral life of the
school

Excellent communication skills


Be enthusiastic

Personal Be confident

Qualities Be diligent

Be creative

And yet, we strive to achieve so much more than just results. 'Being Bancroft's' is the name which
we give to our holistic approach to developing our pupils. This is a rounded educational
framework running through the school which guides pupils to take full advantage of the huge
range of different opportunities on offer at the school; whether immersed in academic research,
being out on the sports fields, taking part in charitable activities, acting on the stage, playing music
or attending some of our numerous clubs and societies, we want our pupils to challenge
themselves and learn by taking part wholeheartedly in school life. All teachers are expected to
contribute to the co-curricular life of the school beyond their subject specialism.

Bancroft's is a warm, forward-looking, modern school; a centre of excellence for the twenty-first
century. We have a very diverse intake of pupils, valuing inclusivity of pupils and staff of different
ethnicities, religions, sexualities, genders, learning needs and strengths. We value inclusion for all
it can bring to each of us at Bancroft's as well as the school as a whole.


Professional development and training is a fundamental part of working at Bancroft's. Our staff are
supported and encouraged to continually reflect on their practice; together we want to ensure
that each member of staff feels that they are being developed and able to help provide the very
best educational and transformative experience for all our pupils., Religious Studies is a thriving and popular subject at Bancroft's, with multiple sets consistently
running at both GCSE and A Level. It has an excellent record of achievement both at GCSE and
A-Level.

The subject is situated in a school where the moral, religious and spiritual life of pupils is taken
seriously by both staff and pupils alike. Pupils value the subject as a means of understanding
themselves better, as well as a way to engage seriously with important moral and philosophical
questions which affect both religious and non-religious people. Our student body is diverse and
respectful of the religious beliefs of others and this is reflected in engaging and intelligent
classroom discussion.


At KS3, all students follow a course that covers the six major world faiths in a variety of ways as
well as a range of philosophical and ethical questions. The AQA Religious Studies GCSE is
optional, but attracts high numbers of students, who achieve consistently excellent results. In
2024, 100% pupils scored 9-7 Grades at GCSE, with 80% at Grade 8 and 9. GCSE students study
Specification A, with Christianity and Islam as the two religions chosen for teaching. We teach the
OCR A Level course, delivering Philosophy, Ethics and Developments in Christian Thought.


The department work closely together, exchanging resources, experience and knowledge. The
use of 1:1 devices across all of our Key Stages at Bancroft's reflects our forward-thinking and

Curiosity
We want our pupils to take delight in the possibilities
that the world has to offer and to develop an abiding
curiosity about the world; to explore their imaginative and
creative potential and to take pleasure in self-expression.


Kindness
We want Bancroft's pupils to be kind, to have integrity
and the courage to pursue and protect what is good; to
make wise decisions, based on compassion and empathy.


Integrity
We want our pupils to learn to understand themselves
and others and develop a clear moral grounding for
their lives.


Courage
We want our pupils to show courage and a spirit of
adventure in all aspects of their learning; to confront
challenges and try to overcome them.


Balance
We want our pupils to learn how to live balanced, healthy,
productive and well-regulated lives and to learn to
understand the different aspects that combine to create a
secure framework for flourishing.


Excellence
We want our pupils to aspire to be the best they might
be and to make the most of their talents and abilities;
we want our pupils to form realistic and ambitious
ideals for the future., This job description reflects the major aspects of the role. The successful candidate may be
expected to assume some additional responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Head and to
demonstrate a commitment to improving and developing the organisation's processes and
facilities.


The organisation reserves the right to alter the content of this job description after consultation
to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level
of responsibility.

In the event of a major incident or disaster, you may be required to provide assistance, in
whatever capacity necessary and participate in any training to ensure the School is fully prepared
for such events.


Working at Bancroft's

An attractive salary package is offered, according to experience and expertise.

Bancroft's offers a generous benefits package to all staff, including:

• Competitive salaries


• Commitment to supporting ongoing professional development


• Outstanding support for ECTs


• Generous holiday allowance


• Use of school gym. Yoga, swimming and Pilates sessions for staff


• Friendly and welcoming common room, which organises regular social events


• Access to school counsellors and the support of a staff wellbeing team


• Optional subsidised private health care


• Complimentary lunches


There is generous CPD support and staff are encouraged to seek
opportunities to develop their skills and expertise either to further
their career or to support enjoyment of their role. We also have a
staff group working on Diversity and Inclusion and the school is a
founding member of the Schools' Inclusion
Alliance.