Subject Leader of Religious Studies
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The Heath School
Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY
Part of The Heath Family Trust
Tel No: 01928 576664
E-mail: tarryb@heathschool.org.uk
Website: www.heathschool.org.uk
11-16 NOR: 1193
Principal: Mr Mark Tudor BA Hons, PGCE, NPQH
Required for September 1st 2025
Subject Leader of Religious Studies
MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
Are you passionate about Religious Studies and ready to lead?
We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and inspirational Subject Leader of Religious Studies to join our dynamic team at The Heath School. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop the Religious Studies curriculum, shape our students’ morals and values, and lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional outcomes.About the Role
As the Subject Leader of Religious Studies, you will:
- Lead the development of an engaging and rigorous Religious Studies curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners.
- Inspire and motivate a team of Religious Studies teachers, promoting a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
- Be supported by an Assistant Head and Deputy Head responsible for Quality of Education and collaborate with other middle leaders to enhance The Heath Standard for Teaching and Learning.
- Monitor and enhance teaching and learning within the department, using innovative strategies to achieve excellence.
- Manage departmental resources effectively and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
- Track student progress and use data to implement strategies for raising achievement.
- Develop the values of love, tolerance, peace and respect using the various religious from across the globe.
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About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an experienced and successful teacher/leader of Religious Studies with a proven track record of delivering excellent results with the capacity to move the outcomes of our students to above national.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Be a passionate advocate for the subject, with innovative ideas for engaging teaching and learning.
- Be a passionate about working with children and seeing them flourish.
- Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Have a clear vision for the development of Religious Studies within the school.
- Possess the relevant skill set to coach and develop each member of the team to further develop their teaching.
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Why Join Us?
At The Heath School, we care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.
The Heath has a real family feel to its community and that is why many of our staff have worked at the school for many years, many starting as trainees or ECTs and going on to become senior leaders, The Principal was a student here! We are committed to professional development, career progression and as a valued member of our team, you will benefit from:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment in school and within the Trust.
- A positive school culture and classroom environment conducive to teaching.
- Access to high-quality training and development opportunities generated through evidence-based research.
- The chance to make a real impact on the lives of our students.
- Employment Assistance Programme.
- Car Scheme.
- Non pay related performance management.
- Accommodating Principal around personal leave requests.
- Flu jab and NHS health checks.
- Health and wellbeing weeks.
- Termly staff rewards.
- Fortnightly cake at break.
- After school staff activities and social events.
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About Us?
Our school sits in the heart of the community of Runcorn and has been an extremely popular choice for students and parent/carers for many, many years. We are oversubscribed with 1200 students on roll. We have consistently been the highest performing school in the area, outcomes have been extremely positive and are in line or above national average and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about Religious Studies and ready to lead our department to new heights, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a cover letter by using the links provided or by accessing the school website.
The closing date for applicants is 9:00am Friday 16th May 2025.
For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Bernadette Tarry, HR administrator, tarryb@heathschool.org.uk
The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.
