Curriculum Leader of RE and Citizenship

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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.

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