Teacher of Religious Studies
Full Time, Permanent
MPS/UPS £30,000 - £46,525
 

We're looking for an enthusiastic, talented and inspirational Teacher of Religious Studies:

• To consistently deliver good/outstanding lessons and student outcomes. 

• To take part in quality assurance processes within the Area to secure improvements and provide opportunities for professional development.

• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom.

• To encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage, challenge, motivate and reinforce self-esteem with all students in activities.

You will demonstrate; 

• Degree in RS or relevant subject.

• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to engage students and enable their progress

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate well with both children and adults

You’ll have Qualified Teacher Status and be prepared to embark upon further training as required.

Why us?

What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

• Supportive Academy Leadership Team

• Wellbeing Group, with activities! Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service

• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)

• Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses 

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling 

• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development

Our Values

We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

• Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together. 

• Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.

• Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

Visits to the school are strongly welcomed. Please contact recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk or call 01274 779662 and ask to speak to HR.

INTERESTED? For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

How to Apply:
The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. 

To Apply please complete Application Form PART A and Application Form PART B and email them to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 5th May 2024
Interview date: Friday 10th May 2024

Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website at https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles