Head of Religious Studies

Job: Head of Religious Studies (maternity cover)

School: Secondary Academy, Lambeth, South London

Start date: 3rd November 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS Inner London + TLR

Contract: Full-time, fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Aston Education is looking for a Head of Religious Studies for an Ofsted Good C of E 11-16 secondary school in Lambeth, South London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious RS / RE Teacher looking to take on leadership responsibilities within a supportive environment.

The Head of RS / Head of REplays a key role in sustaining and promoting the Christian ethos, academic excellence, and inclusive culture of the school.

The school offers:

• Additional PPA time for all teachers: The school believes that lessons are better taught when teachers have enough time to plan, prepare and assess. All teachers receive a minimum of 5 hours of non-contact time each week during the school day.
• Teachers' pension
• Excellent facilities
• Excellent professional development programme
• Funding for a range of Master's qualifications
• Confidential coaching sessions
• Confidential counselling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual travel season ticket loan

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Religious Studies, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across key stages 3 and 4.
• Lead a dedicated team.
• Teach RS to KS3 and GCSE.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the school's Christian ethos and values.
• Monitor and evaluate curriculum intent, implementation, and impact to secure excellent outcomes.
• Promote student engagement and success through creative teaching, trips, and enrichment opportunities.
• Strengthen links between the RS curriculum, local faith communities, and diocesan networks.
• Support the delivery of collective worship and other faith-based events.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Relevant Degree and teaching qualification with QTS/QTLS
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience teaching RS to KS3 and GCSE
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and education systems
• Effective time management and IT competence (Google Education Suite)
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and student success

Ofsted says: This is a caring school with an inclusive ethos. Leaders have created a strong community feel. Pupils spoken to said, 'this school is very welcoming and open' and 'it feels like family'. They behave well during lessons and around the school site.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this Head of Religious Studies job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.