Head of Religious Education (RE) – Secondary School
Location: Richmond upon Thames
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Temp to Perm
Daily Pay Rate: £210 – £280 per day (dependent on experience)
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Religious Education to lead a well-established RE department at a high-achieving secondary school in Richmond. This full-time role is available from September 2025 on a temporary to permanent basis and presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the strategic direction of the RE curriculum.
About the Role
As Head of RE, you will be responsible for driving excellence in the planning and delivery of Religious Education across KS3 to KS5. You will lead a team of committed professionals and play a key role in supporting whole-school priorities around spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the Religious Education department
2. Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and quality assurance from KS3 to KS5
3. Deliver inspiring RE lessons and support student academic progress
4. Promote inclusive values and engage students in discussions about religion, ethics, and philosophy
5. Line-manage staff and contribute to staff development within the department
6. Collaborate with SLT on whole-school initiatives and RE’s role in SMSC and PSHE
What We’re Looking For
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience teaching RE
8. Proven experience in a leadership role or ready to take the next step
9. Strong subject knowledge and understanding of RE curriculum frameworks
10. A track record of raising standards and delivering high-quality outcomes
11. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
12. Passion for developing students’ critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness
About Protocol Education
All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further information.
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role depending on performance and school needs.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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