Curriculum Leader for Religious Education in Newcastle upon Tyne

This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Leader for Religious Education to join our team at Gosforth Academy. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious and inspiring professional who can lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning within the RE department. You will take on strategic responsibility for raising achievement and progress in RE across the academy, including leading curriculum development, implementing effective assessment strategies, and ensuring high-quality teaching practice. As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to whole-school priorities and play an active role in shaping the future of the academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and to lead a department that is central to our vision of academic success.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Drive and enthusiasm with expertise in raising standards of teaching and learning
• A proven track record of high levels of achievement and progress across KS3 to 5
• The ability to lead a team and influence others
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities
• A passion for Religious Education with excellent knowledge of the curriculum and best practice in Religious Education

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary – as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including an excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format, please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4. Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies. Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.