Head Of RE

Head of RE Required for School in Basildon

Start date: January 2027

Contract:Full time Permanent post

Payscale:MPS-UPS3 + TLR 2a

Suitable for: A current Hedd of Department or experienced teacher (at least 4 years) looking for their first Head of Department role

We are supporting a secondary school in Basildon that are looking for a Head of RE to join in January 2027.

If you are a current Head of Department or an experienced teacher aspiring to take on their first Head of Department role, then the Headteacher at this school would love to hear from you!

About the role

You’ll be working as a Head of RE.

The school has a huge focus on pastoral support and has created a behaviour policy built on mutual respect. You will be joining a motivated staffing team that has pupil and staff wellbeing at the heart of what they do.

The school offers an incredibly supportive CPD programme for ALL staff at whatever stage you are at in your career, to allow for progression at a pace that suits you.

You will be teaching across KS3 – 5
Leading a team of Teachers within RE
Creating schemes of work
Motivating and encouraging staff by leading best practice
Tracking pupil progress and identifying pupils that might require additional intervention support

About you

Current Head of Department or experienced Teacher looking to take a step up
Demonstrable history of teaching the subject to a high standard to KS3, KS4 and KS5
Enthusiasm and creativity when delivering lessons to students of all ages and abilities
Passion for your subject
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)