Wrenn School is seeking an inspirational, ambitious and highly effective Subject Lead for Religious Education who is passionate about delivering an exceptional education for every student.
Job Title: Subject Lead – Religious Education
Location: Wrenn School
Salary: MPS/UPS £34,069 - £52,835 + TLR2 £3,651
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Application Closing Date: 22 October 2026
Interview Date: 23 October 2026
About You:
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead, motivate and develop colleagues, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement across the department. Drawing on your subject expertise and leadership skills, you will ensure that Religious Education remains a vibrant, challenging and engaging curriculum area that enables all students to flourish.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Religious Education or a relevant subject.
- A proven track record of outstanding classroom practice and raising student attainment.
- Successful teaching experience within a secondary school setting.
- Experience of leading or supporting staff development to improve teaching and learning.
- Strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of current educational developments in Religious Education.
- The ability to analyse and interpret data effectively to inform curriculum planning and student interventions.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- High expectations of themselves and others, with a genuine belief in the potential of every student.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the values of Creative Education Trust.
About the Department:
This department plays a vital role in developing students' understanding of religion, belief, ethics and the wider world. The department is committed to delivering a broad, engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking and respectful discussion. Working collaboratively, the team strives to ensure that all students make excellent progress and develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed both academically and personally. The successful candidate will lead the department in continuing to raise standards, enhance curriculum provision and contribute positively to the wider life of the school and the Trust.
About Wrenn School:
Wrenn is a vibrant learning community across two campuses. Our Doddington Road site supports Key Stage 3 students (ages 11–14) with a nurturing transition from primary school, while London Road provides a mature environment for Key Stages 4 and 5 (ages 14–18).
Set in beautiful grounds, Wrenn offers specialist facilities for Art, Music, Drama, and Design Technology, alongside extensive sports amenities including the Wrenn Astro, playing fields, and gyms.
Our core values - Work Hard, Respect Others, Enjoy Learning, Never Give Up, Navigate Your Future - guide student behaviour, character, and achievement. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Subject Lead - Religious Education employer: Wrenn School
Wrenn School is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, dedicated to the professional growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and collaboration, employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities within the supportive Creative Education Trust network. Set in beautiful grounds with specialist facilities, Wrenn School not only nurtures creativity in students but also empowers teachers to inspire and innovate, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
