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Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year

EdEx Education Recruitment

Hounslow

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GBP 30,000 - 40,000

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Religious Education Teacher ready to embrace a leadership role as Head of Year. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development. The school is celebrated for its excellent behaviour policy and high staff retention rates, making it an ideal place for educators looking to make a meaningful impact. With modern facilities and a commitment to enriching the local community, this role promises a fulfilling career path for those eager to grow and contribute positively to student and staff lives.

Benefits

Wellbeing support
Work/life balance
Career progression opportunities
State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

  • Qualified Religious Education Teacher with QTS and strong classroom practice.
  • Passionate about whole-child development and eager for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Religious Education and lead a year group with energy and empathy.
  • Support staff wellbeing and contribute to a positive school environment.

Skills

Religious Education expertise
Leadership
Pastoral care
Classroom management
Team collaboration
Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year

Q - Are you a passionate and driven Religious Education Teacher with a flair for leadership and pastoral care?
Q - Are you looking for a school that truly champions staff wellbeing, balance and long-term development?

EdEx are partnered with a high-achieving secondary school in Hounslow to recruit a Religious Education Teacher who is also ready to step into, or continue in, a Head of Year role. This is a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025, directly employed by the school (not a supply or fixed-term contract).

This Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year role is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious teacher to take on a pastoral leadership role while working within an Outstanding Religious Education department. Whether you're an experienced Head of Year or a high-performing Religious Education Teacher ready for your first TLR, this school offers the support and CPD to help you thrive.

What's special about the Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year role and the school it's within?

  • Excellent behaviour policy - SLT who completely have your back and have a strong centralised behaviour policy
  • Wellbeing support - work/life balance and workload management are a big priority, and are the reason the school's retention is so high!
  • Lots of room to progress and follow your desired career path!
  • Modern school building with state-of-the-art facilities
  • Enriched in the local community, with lots of drives benefiting families in the area, and a personal approach to education

The Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year role would suit someone who wants to genuinely make an impact - both in the classroom and as a pastoral leader. Whether you're looking for a school where your voice matters, where behaviour is managed supportively, or where your work-life balance is protected - this could be the next step for you.

SCHOOL DETAILS - Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year:

  • "Good" graded school with strong, values-led leadership
  • Located in Hounslow - excellent transport links
  • Celebrated for staff retention and morale
  • Pastoral structure is well-established, with collaborative year teams
  • Religious Education department is high-performing, with consistently strong results
  • Open to Religious Education Teachers from MPS2 - UPS3
  • TLR allowance for Head of Year responsibilities

PERSON DETAILS - Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year:

  • A qualified Religious Education Teacher with QTS
  • Proven track record of strong classroom practice
  • Passionate about whole-child development and positive pastoral care
  • Eager to take on leadership responsibilities and progress professionally
  • Open-minded, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
  • Comfortable contributing to a team ethos and leading a year group with energy and empathy

If this Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year role sounds like it could be your next chapter, apply today. Your dedicated EdEx consultant will be in touch within 12 hours if shortlisted.

Religious Education Teacher & Head of Year Hounslow Secondary School Permanent Contract

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