Head of Department - Religious Education

Dunbar Education are currently working with a school seeking a Head of Religious Education to join their team from January 2025. If this could be of interest, please see below for further details.

Role: Head of Religious EducationLocation: LetchworthSalary: MPS/UPS England and Wales with TLRContract: Full time, PermanentStart Date: January 2025

About the school:This is an Ofsted "Good" Foundation School (Mixed Gender) for ages 11-18 years based in Letchworth.

The school's ethos is characterised by a friendly, caring atmosphere of mutual respect. They are genuinely committed to ensuring that each student fulfils their potential - academically as well as personally and socially. The school places great emphasis on active and independent learning, with high standards and expectations. Students are happy, well-motivated, and benefit from a wide range of out-of-class activities and an exciting enrichment program. The school has recently undergone a complete rebuild and provides modern facilities for around 1,100 students, including approximately 180 in the sixth form.

Working for the school:

• The school values staff development as an essential feature, providing opportunities for professional growth through whole school development planning and performance management.

• The staff work as an excellent and cohesive team, ensuring effective learning and teaching while fostering collaboration to share good practices.

• The school is committed to developing leadership skills, offering monitoring support, personalized learning, and practitioner research opportunities.

• Being part of the newly formed North Herts Teaching Alliance brings additional benefits for CPD, enabling staff to share knowledge and expertise across a group of schools.

Location:The school is situated in a pleasant residential area of Letchworth, the world's first Garden City. Letchworth has convenient access to the A1(M) and offers fast train services to both London and Cambridge.

If you are passionate about leading a department and making a difference in Religious Education, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, and for any inquiries, contact Georgia at