Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies - Independent School

Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive Independent School Pay Scale (MP6 - UPS1) + Responsibility Allowances

A prestigious independent school in Surrey is seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies who is looking for the next step in their career, into senior leadership. This is an opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Religious Education, Theology, Philosophy or Humanities who is looking for an excellent opportunity to shape the future of Religious Education across this highly regarded setting, with a dedicated team to deliver and shape the curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to step into a leadership role at a school known for its academic excellence, strong community ethos, and outstanding facilities.

The Role:

As Head of Religious Studies, you will:

• Lead the RS department, ensuring the delivery of an engaging and high-quality GCSE Religious Studies curriculum (AQA B: Catholic Christianity & Judaism)
• Oversee the teaching of RE from Year 4 through to GCSE.
• Develop and implement curriculum improvements, assessments, and staff development initiatives.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Chaplain to enhance the school's spiritual life and pastoral care.
• Play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and managing departmental staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A passionate and experienced Religious Studies teacher with a track record of outstanding teaching and curriculum leadership.
• Experience teaching AQA GCSE Religious Studies (or equivalent)
• A dynamic leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience managing budgets and departmental resources.

Why Apply?

• Salary aligned with the Independent School Pay Scale, plus two responsibility allowances (1,450 each)
• Outstanding benefits, including pension contribution, free lunches, and access to world-class sports facilities (gym, swimming pool, squash courts)
• Excellent holiday entitlement - enjoy up to 8 weeks off in the summer.
• A supportive and high-achieving school environment with exceptional retention rates (80%)
• The chance to shape and develop the department within a growing and ambitious school.

If you are looking for a chance to work in an independent setting, have a passion for how RE is taught in a secondary setting and want to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, get in touch for a discussion with Karen Rogerson at NextGen Teachers on (phone number removed) or apply today!

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