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Religious Education Teacher

Date posted : 01/04/20
£2.2k - 3k per month

Job description

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A secondary school in the Stockport area is looking to take on a Religious Education teacher for a maternity cover. The maternity cover is due to start at the end of September for the remainder of the academic year 2020/2021 with the view and belief that schools will be reopen by then. The successfully appointed RE teacher will be expected to teach up to GCSE level for the duration of the academic year. There is the opportunity to progress onto a school based contract following a term on a supply basis where the successful RE teacher will have the chance to rest the school out over an extended period of time. The school are keen to organise and appoint a Religious Education teacher as soon as possible as they know that when they come to reopen, they will be busy with reorganising timetables and managing students.

The school follows the AQA syllabus for all students including those studying at GCSE level. World religions studied include Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity and Sikhism. Students that attend this secondary school in Stockport are engaged with their learning and as a result have a thirst for knowledge. The school are therefore looking for a RE teacher that can teach innovative and engaging lessons across the curriculum.

Key aspects of this RE teaching position:

  • Full time, maternity cover from end of September for the duration of the academic year
  • Follow the AQA syllabus at KS3 and KS4
  • Pay will be dependent upon the appointed teacher’s payscale; GBP2200 - GBP3000 per month
  • Teach at this highly supportive secondary school
  • Situated in the Stockport LEA close to the M60 ring road

The school is known for being supportive of all teachers with the leadership team being praised for their forward thinking style and supportive nature. The Head of Humanities oversees the department and is particularly supportive of all teachers in the faculty.

Applications are being accepted from teachers of any experience level with the opportunity to be supported through any induction required for a NQT. If you are a NQT due to finish your teaching placements imminently then please still apply advising on your teaching experience for consideration.

This secondary school is situated in the Stockport education authority close to the M60 ring road. Any RE teachers that drive will find this school very easily accessible with the school also having plentiful parking on site in a secure car park. The school is also situated close to a major road in Stockport which is serviced regularly by local buses for those travelling via public transport.

Any RE teachers due to be available at the end of September for the remainder of the academic year should apply now with their latest teaching CV highlighting any key aspects of their experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later

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