Curriculum Leader of RE and Citizenship in Leeds

Are you an ambitious professional with a passion for Religious Education and Citizenship? Do you believe in the power of education to develop knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsible young people, helping them secure the gift of choice? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Curriculum Leader of Religious Education and Citizenship to lead our growing department at an exciting time in our school’s development. This is an opportunity to join a school on a journey of rapid improvement, where standards are rising, outcomes are improving and expectations are high.

As Curriculum Leader, you will provide strategic leadership for Religious Education and Citizenship, ensuring that students experience a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. You will play a key role in shaping the vision of the department, supporting colleagues to deliver excellent teaching and inspiring students to think critically about the world around them.

Our school is driven to be a beacon for our local community. We are ambitious for every student and member of staff, committed to working diligently to secure the very best outcomes and believe that kindness should underpin everything we do. We are looking for a leader who shares these values and can model them through their daily practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher of Religious Education.
• Have the vision and leadership skills to drive continued improvement.
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Be committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Inspire both students and colleagues through enthusiasm, expertise and integrity.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a department within a school that is rapidly improving and committed to excellence.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle leader or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step in their career. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a school that is determined to provide the best possible education for its community, we encourage you to apply.

Potential applicants should:

• A colleague working in middle leadership with a track record of securing and improving outcomes

or:

• An ambitious teacher, with experience of securing excellent outcomes, ready to take the next step in the career

Applicants should also have:

• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals, at every stage in their career,have the opportunity toenjoy expert support and training. In addition to the essential training and support provided by the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications suite delivered through Leeds Teaching School Hub, we are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

On 1 September 2021 John Smeaton Academy joined The GORSE Academies Trust, an organisation renowned for excellence in education.The trust has a nationally recognised track record of transforming inadequate schools and making them great again, or for the first time in their history.Consequently, this role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standard for every student.We are determined to ensure students at John Smeaton Academy are inspired to 'Secure the Gift of Choice' and we expect any successful candidate to be passionate and tenacious in their quest for all round academic and pastoral excellence. As part of our exceptional work to date, Ofsted recognised that our academy is 'Good' in all areas in April/May 2024. Under the inspirational leadership of our Interim Principal, Sir John Townsley, we are now embarking upon the next stage of our journey towards exceptional.

If you would like to know more about John Smeaton Academy, please visit our website at John Smeaton Academy .

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

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