At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students in Religious Studies and Geography, fostering a love for learning.
- Company: Join the vibrant community at Derby Grammar School, an independent school with small class sizes.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and health care benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to educational excellence and pupil welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while developing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for inspiring students in Humanities.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Derby Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic, talented and inspirational Teacher of Humanities with a specialism in Religious Studies to join our Senior School team from August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to play a key role within a thriving Humanities department, teaching Religious Studies from Key Stage 3 to A Level, while also contributing to the teaching of Geography at Key Stage 3. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
At Derby Grammar School, Humanities helps pupils discover their place in the world and develop their personal, cultural and intellectual understanding. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire curiosity, challenge pupils of all abilities and foster a genuine love of learning.
About the School
Derby Grammar School is a successful all-through independent school educating pupils from Reception to Sixth Form. We benefit from small class sizes, a strong sense of community and positive, constructive relationships between staff and pupils. Religious Studies is a valued subject within the curriculum. All pupils study Religious Studies in Years 7 to 9, with many choosing to continue the subject at GCSE. We follow the OCR specification at both GCSE and A Level, with small classes enabling personalised support and meaningful academic discussion.
- Teach Religious Studies across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level.
- Contribute to the teaching of Geography at Key Stage 3.
- Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress effectively.
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour, effort and academic standards.
- Contribute to departmental development, curriculum planning and wider school initiatives.
- Participate fully in parents' evenings, school events, enrichment activities and the wider life of the school.
- Support the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
We are looking for a teacher who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience of teaching Religious Studies at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, or the ability to do so successfully as an ECT.
- Excellent classroom teaching skills and the ability to inspire pupils to achieve their best.
- A passion for Religious Studies and a commitment to educational excellence.
- A willingness to contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.
- Evidence of strong pupil progress and attainment outcomes.
- Knowledge of current educational research and developments in teaching and learning.
Benefits at Derby Grammar School include:
- Competitive salary
- Annual salary reviews
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Fee discounts for staff children
- Pension scheme
- Access to a health care plan, covering a wide range of healthcare benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Derby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Teacher of Humanities (Religious Education) - Full-time/Part-time in Derby employer: Derby Grammar School
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