Description About the role/department: Outwood Academy Normanby’s Humanities department is a thriving and popular area of the school, highly regarded by both students and colleagues. We would like to appoint a new RS specialist to join our team which consists of 2 Geographers and 3 Historians, all of whom are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for our students and take pride in their work. As a Teacher of Religious Studies, you will benefit from close collaboration with the Humanities team and support from a Subject Director who works across the Trust. Additionally, you will have opportunities to connect with RS specialists in other academies. We foster a culture of collaboration to promote wellbeing and manage workload effectively. While our work can be challenging, we are motivated by the meaningful impact we have on our amazing students every day. We are particularly proud of the progress we have made in developing our RS curriculum and we encourage staff to lead whole-school initiatives, events, and trips that promote global citizenship and engage with the local community. Applicants must hold UK QTS, if trained overseas, have the relevant evidence that your qualification equates to UK QTS. Job Description can be found here: Click Here Person Specification can be found here: Click Here A message about Outwood Academy Normanby from our Principal: Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We are delighted you are considering joining our team and I am proud to share more about our academy, our community, and the exciting opportunities that await you here. Outwood Academy Normanby serves the communities of Normanby, South Bank, Grangetown and Eston in Teesside. These are communities with a rich history and a strong sense of local pride. Like many areas, they also face socio-economic challenges. This context means that our students arrive with a diverse range of experiences and starting points. This presents a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate about making a real difference. At Outwood Academy Normanby it is our clear intent that all students deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. This unwavering belief drives everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in life. Working at Outwood Academy Normanby is not without its challenges. You will be teaching and nurturing students who may have experienced significant disadvantages, and who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, and possess a genuine commitment to inclusive practices. You will need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure every student thrives. However, the rewards of working in this community are immense. Seeing the progress our students make, witnessing their confidence grow, and knowing that you have played a part in shaping their futures is an incredibly powerful and fulfilling experience. We are a close-knit and supportive staff team who are dedicated to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the Outwood Family of Schools. We always recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a tangible and sustained difference to the lives of our students. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and celebrate the rewards of working in our community, we would be delighted to receive your application. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our academy and our values, and welcome visits to our school to meet with me and our team. Mark Robinson Please contact our HR team on k.logan@normanby.outwood.com should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the department to see what we have to offer. If you share our vision of “Students First”, then why not join our family?