Overview
An Ofsted 'Outstanding' comprehensive school in Abingdon is seeking a Curriculum Lead for Religious Education to drive forward the department's vision for high-quality, thought-provoking, and inclusive RE teaching. This is an excellent opportunity to lead curriculum design, enhance student engagement, and develop interdisciplinary approaches to ethical, philosophical, and religious studies.
Why Join This School
* Diverse &Engaged Students: Inspire students from a range of backgrounds to explore big ethical, philosophical, and theological questions.
* Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a school that has a strong track record of outstanding RE results and student engagement.
* Career Progression: Benefit from structured leadership training, CPD, and mentoring to advance your career.
* Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic Humanities faculty that values team teaching, cross-curricular collaboration, and innovative pedagogy.
* Well-Resourced Department: Access state-of-the-art teaching facilities, digital learning tools, and community partnerships to enrich the curriculum.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development of the RE curriculum, ensuring it meets academic, ethical, and cultural learning objectives.
* Deliver engaging, knowledge-rich lessons that inspire curiosity and critical thinking.
* Mentor and support colleagues in curriculum planning, assessment design, and subject-specific pedagogy.
* Promote inclusive and representative RE teaching, fostering an appreciation of diverse religious and secular perspectives.
* Build strong links with local faith communities, universities, and interfaith initiatives to provide real-world learning opportunities.
* Aim to create a dynamic, knowledge-rich RE programme with interdisciplinary connections to history, politics, philosophy, and social justice.
* Collaborate with colleagues to support department leadership, assessment design, and strategic planning to raise standards across KS3–KS5.
Qualifications & Experience
* QTS and experience across KS3 to KS5 (as applicable).
* A visionary curriculum leader who understands how to create a dynamic, knowledge-rich RE programme.
* An advocate for interdisciplinary learning, with an interest in linking RE to history, politics, philosophy, and social justice.
* A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy school environment.
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