Second in Religious Studies/ Religious Education

Due to the promotion of the current post holder to Head of Religious Studies, the School requires:
Second in Religious Education/Religious Studies
Salary: £46,000pa-£63,500pa
Generous CPD, including funding for post-graduate qualifications
Membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme
School fee remission
School accommodation available to rent or relocation allowance
Lunch without charge in term time
Annual membership for New Hall Sport Club (£20pa)

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic to have a leadership and management role in our large and thriving Theology Department. At New Hall, this role is called Second in Theology. Applicants must be outstanding teachers and must be able to demonstrate a successful track record of teaching A Level. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students with a passion for Theology, through the curriculum, academic societies and co-curricular opportunities.

New Hall has a record number of staff progressing onto Headship/Deputy Headship of Catholic schools. New Hall invests significantly in the professional development of teachers of Theology, to prepare them for leadership roles at New Hall and elsewhere. The Second in Theology deputises for the Head of Theology, who is an ex officio member of the Senior Leadership & Management Team (SLMT).
 

New Hall offers an exceptional working environment, in a stunning Grade I listed building that was the former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School owns 140 acres of beautiful country parkland and heritage gardens. With a staff of around 300, New Hall is a warm, welcoming and supportive community. A new London rail station will open in 2025, at New Hall’s front gate: Stratford, 26 minutes; London Liverpool Street, 34 minutes. Three London airports are nearby.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until midday, Monday 7 October 2024
The successful candidate may take up the role from 1 January 2025.
The start date can be negotiable but must be no later than 1 September 2025.
JOB ID: NH0549
New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.