Teacher of Religious Studies

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

At our school, we prioritise staff well-being and professional fulfilment, offering a range of benefits to support a positive work-life balance. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, with senior leadership placing staff well-being at the heart of decision-making.

We offer the following benefits which we feel enhance our vibrant and welcoming community:

• Priority admissions for children of staff who meet the admissions criteria
• Reduced teaching load for all teaching staff
• Additional protected PPA time
• Option to take PPA at home
• Annual paid well-being day for every member of staff, to be taken at any time with agreement of the Head
• Two-week October half term
• A substantial program of TLR3s and other CPD opportunities to support career development
• Employee assistance program
• Free flu vaccinations
• DSE eye test and glasses
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• An extensive extra-curricular offer, with opportunities for staff to be involved in a wide range of exciting educational visits abroad
• Strong ties to The Worshipful Company of Coopers, offering a range of opportunities and experiences in the City of London
• A discretionary ‘golden hello’ may be available for an exceptional candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the very successful Religious Studies Department. The school has excellent facilities, is over-subscribed and is attended by highly motivated students, who achieve excellent results. We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Joe Kinnaird, Head of Religious Studies, for further information about the post. His contact details are jki@cooperscoborn.co.uk.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 15th June 2026 at Noon. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks.

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.