Teacher of Religious Education (RE)

Job Description

Salary Range: £25,714 to £41,604 (Main / Upper Pay Ranges)

Permanent post

Main / Upper Pay Range

Required for start in September 2022 or earlier:

KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10 each day. Offering an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool, as well as staff recognition schemes including a 'Shout Out Board' and your own personal 'KES Angel'.

A Teacher of Religious Education (RE) to teach at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 is required, with the ability and willingness to teach PSHE and Citizenship.

Applications will be welcomed from those seeking a fulltime job role, as well as those seeking part time or job share work patterns. Applicants will need to specify this clearly when submitting their CV.

So, if you are currently considering a career move for the start of the forthcoming academic year 2022/2023, or currently in your teacher training year we would very much like to hear from you. Please complete the 'Quick Apply' application on the school website Current Vacancies - The King Edmund School (kes.essex.sch.uk and submit, together with a copy of your CV.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest, find out more about the school and the role. Early applications will be welcome.

KES has a set of values and expectations of the way that everyone in our school community should treat each other - everyone works together to ensure the school is welcoming and that everyone feels valued. We are #KESway.

** KIND ** ** SUPPORTIVE ** ** PROUD **

Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high level of subject specialism and professional development, as well as a flexible and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of the school. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.

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Closing Date for applications is midday on Wednesday 25 May 2022

Interviews to be conducted on27 May 2022

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.

The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.

Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.