Programme Leader of Religious Studies
Location: Bristol (BS16)
Salary: £32,916 – £45,352 (M1-UPS3) + £5,873 TLR 2B
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Monarch Education is proud to be working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in the BS16 area to recruit an inspiring Programme Leader of Religious Studies. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate educator to lead a successful department within a supportive Multi‑Academy Trust.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Religious Studies curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4
* Inspire and motivate students to engage deeply with philosophical, ethical, and cultural topics
* Drive high standards of teaching and learning within the department
* Support and develop colleagues through effective leadership and coaching
* Contribute to whole‑school initiatives and the wider life of the school
Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Strong subject knowledge and passion for Religious Studies
* Proven ability to teach across secondary age ranges
* Experience in curriculum leadership or readiness to step into a leadership role
* Commitment to inclusive education and student achievement
Benefits
* GCA Approved Supplier
* Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
* Free safeguarding training
* Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
* Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
Equal Opportunities
* All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
* Equal Opportunities – Monarch
* Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
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