Teacher of Religious Studies

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

Oakwood High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 High School with a strong emphasis on respect for all; we are a well led, good school where students enjoy attending and the vast majority of parents would recommend.

We are looking for a well-qualified candidate who will join an enthusiastic, supportive and successful school as a Teacher of Religious Studies within our Explore Learning Zone (Religious Studies, Geography, History and PSHE). Applications from ITT and experienced teachers are welcome.

We seek

• An excellent, creative and enthusiastic teacher with the ambition to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning throughout their role.
• A collaborative and driven practitioner who thoroughly enjoys teaching their subjects and understands the importance in contributing to our students wider development.
• Applications are encouraged from candidates with experience of teaching Religious Studies either on placement or as part of recent paid employment.

Candidates will be truly committed to supporting students to progress and achieve, have high aspirations for the students success and will contribute to ongoing planning with imaginative and dynamic ideas. To enhance students learning and create independence, all students and staff are provided with an electronic device.

Our school has a focus on delivering a core curriculum as a priority to support all learning; all teachers are required to deliver and support both literacy and numeracy strategies alongside their specialism/s.

We Offer:

• A supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• A school with a way of working that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• An excellent ECT induction programme

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website.

PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

All candidates are expected to read the Trusts Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website.

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