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HEAD OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Required September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an Experienced Teacher
with the additional responsibility for
Head of Religious Studies - TLR2B - £6,809
The Religious Studies Department is a highly successful and well established part of the school, recognised for its consistently strong GCSE and A Level outcomes with vibrant and engaged teaching groups across the full range of qualifications. Our KS3 curriculum is broad, diverse, and thoughtfully designed, offering students meaningful opportunities to explore different faiths, ethical issues, and wider religious and philosophical topics. We are now seeking a dynamic Head of Religious Studies to build on this strong foundation and continue driving excellence within a thriving department.
We offer the following benefits:
Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
Swimming pool available for staff use,
Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,
Minimal marking expectations,
Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations,
All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours,
We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.
For more detailed information please see the additional information pack.
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am
Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.