“Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.” - John Hume We are seeking an inspiring and committed Teacher of Religious Studies to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people understand the world around them, develop critical thinking skills, and explore a rich range of philosophical, religious, ethical and cultural perspectives. We believe that to understand the world and our place within it, students need to explore the cultures, traditions and beliefs of others while developing a strong sense of self. Through Beliefs and Values, including Religious Studies, PSHE and Citizenship, we equip pupils with the powerful knowledge they need to become respectful, tolerant and active citizens. Our curriculum helps students make informed decisions about moral, ethical and current issues; celebrate similarities and differences; build positive physical and mental wellbeing; form healthy, respectful relationships; develop empathy and recognise ambiguity; take pride in who they are; broaden their worldview; understand the choices available to them; and learn about key religious beliefs and practices and their impact on society. For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.