Head of Department – Religious Education (Maternity Cover UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

Role Overview

Ark All Saints Academy is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department for Religious Education to lead and manage the delivery of an outstanding RE curriculum. This role involves fostering the highest levels of student progress and attainment, leading a professional team of subject teachers, and promoting excellent teaching and learning within a nurturing and rigorous school environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, a passion for Religious Education, and a commitment to developing both students and staff within a positive school culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and line-manage the department’s staff, including teachers and support staff, as well as supervising NQTs and ITT students.

Provide professional development opportunities, CPD, and inset training for department staff.

Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve planning, teaching, and assessment across the department.

Manage departmental budgets and resources efficiently.

Lead behavior management within the department, ensuring strong routines and consistent application of the academy’s policies.

Liaise with tutors, parents, and careers to support students’ academic and personal development.

Promote a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and inclusivity in line with the academy’s values.

About Ark All Saints Academy

Ark All Saints Academy is a four-form entry Church of England school in Camberwell, London, for students aged 11–16. Opened in 2013 as part of Ark Schools, the academy welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering respect, collaboration, and academic excellence.

School Values: Integrity, Responsibility, Confidence, Success – ensuring students are confident, responsible, and prepared for the next stage of life, whether in higher education or their chosen career paths.

The academy provides

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Twice the standard number of training days, including network-wide Hub Days.

Opportunities for online training, mentoring, and bespoke professional development programmes.

A curriculum designed with the end goal of university preparation in mind, with additional support for pupils with SEND and those needing extra literacy support.

Ousted Report

The 2023 Ofsted inspection rated Ark All Saints as a good school, highlighting its carefully designed curriculum, strong subject knowledge of teachers, and the ability of pupils to “learn more and remember more over time.”

Application Notes

Applicants are responsible for fact-checking all information provided and ensuring eligibility for work in the UK. The school adheres to Tes’ Fair Recruitment Policy and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.