Head Of RE

Start date:

January 2027

Contract:

Full time Permanent post

Payscale:

MPS-UPS3 + TLR 2a

Suitable for: A current Hedd of Department or experienced teacher (at least 4 years) looking for their first Head of Department role

We are supporting a secondary school in Basildon that are looking for a Head of RE to join in January 2027.

If you are a current Head of Department or an experienced teacher aspiring to take on their first Head of Department role, then the Headteacher at this school would love to hear from you!

About the role

You’ll be working as a Head of RE.

The school has a huge focus on pastoral support and has created a behaviour policy built on mutual respect. You will be joining a motivated staffing team that has pupil and staff wellbeing at the heart of what they do.

The school offers an incredibly supportive CPD programme for ALL staff at whatever stage you are at in your career, to allow for progression at a pace that suits you.

• You will be teaching across KS3 – 5
• Leading a team of Teachers within RE
• Creating schemes of work
• Motivating and encouraging staff by leading best practice
• Tracking pupil progress and identifying pupils that might require additional intervention support

About you

• Current Head of Department or experienced Teacher looking to take a step up
• Demonstrable history of teaching the subject to a high standard to KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Enthusiasm and creativity when delivering lessons to students of all ages and abilities
• Passion for your subject
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• £50 refer a friend voucher
• Well-being support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.