Head of RE

Position: Head of RE NEW
# Head of RE

Employer:

Priory Community School

Location:

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
MPR - UPR + TLR2LPosted:
7th October 2026

Expires:
15th October 2026 09:00 PM

Start Date:

1st January 2027

Job :
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* * Job title**:
Head of RE
** FTE**: 1
** Contract type**:
Permanent
** TLR**: 2L (£5,872 per annum)
** About the Role
** You will lead the development of all aspects of the RE Department, including the quality of curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment. You will line manage members of the RE Department and ensure the whole team is empowered to improve and develop their own practice. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of best practice and support others in applying this in their classrooms.

You will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of student progress and will also contribute to the wider school values and school improvement priorities.

You will be joining a department that aims to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum that encourages students to be inquisitive and independent thinkers. The RE department works collaboratively to ensure high standards of teaching and learning, subject knowledge and curriculum design.
** About you
** You will be an excellent teacher with high expectations of all students, including a commitment to the most vulnerable. You will have the subject knowledge, expertise and passion to teach across KS3 and KS4 level.

You will be a team player, understanding that a common approach to certain aspects of school improvement are vital in driving up standards. You will be committed to your own and the school’s drive for continuous improvement, whilst also understanding the school’s friendly and inclusive ethos. You will therefore be personable and approachable and be able to quickly build effective relationships with students and colleagues in the School and across the trust.
** About us
** At Priory Community School Academy, we put
** Students First**. Built on core values of Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect, we provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment where young people are inspired to thrive academically and personally. As proud members of Pathway Trust, we empower every student to achieve their full potential and prepare for a bright future.
** We can offer you
*** A supportive trust and school community
* Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
* A commitment to high‐quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
* A values‐driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
* Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
* Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‐in‐service cover
* Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
* Family‐friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 15th October. Interviews are expected to take place on 19th October. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact us to arrange that.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply…