What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Teacher – Religious Studies Specialist to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
Our teachers are responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a school teacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’.
Details
Position: Teacher – Religious Studies Specialist
Contract: Full time, permanent contract
Start Date: September 2026
Key responsibilities
* Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
* Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential
* Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements
Requirements
* Essential
o Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
o Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
o Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
Benefits
* Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Condensed school year with two week half term in October
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
* Access to savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
* Occupational sick pay
* Free access to onsite gym after school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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