HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP and RE FROM SEPTEMBER 2025
Are you available to consider a Subject Lead position for CITIZENSHIP and RE in a top Hackney School from September?
* Hackney, East London
* Citizenship and RE Subject Lead Teacher post.
* September start / can be flexible
* Popular school with excellent support.
* Full Time Citizenship and RE Teacher role
* Strong Senior Leadership Team / Solid Humanities Department.
* Positive learning environment
ABOUT THE SCHOOL : HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP and RE
Are you a passionate educator with a love for Citizenship and Religious Education? Are you ready to lead in a thriving, high:performing East London secondary school?
This popular East London School are seeking an inspiring Head of Citizenship and RE to join a dynamic and well:established Humanities faculty from September. This is a key leadership post for the school, ideal for an experienced teacher with a strong grasp of both subjects, who is eager to shape an engaging curriculum and support a diverse and enthusiastic student body.
The school is large, oversubscribed, and celebrated for its diversity, reflecting the vibrancy of its Hackney community. Ofsted rates the school as Good with many strengths, and it is widely recognised for its inclusive ethos and culture of high expectations. Enthusiastic, committed teachers thrive here : supported by strong leadership and a collaborative staff culture.
You will be joining a team of talented educators who are deeply committed to creating consistently outstanding teaching and learning. As Head of Citizenship and RE, you will lead curriculum planning, contribute to whole:school values education, and ensure every student is equipped to thrive as thoughtful, informed members of society.
The school has fantastic support throughout and a good learning environment with excellent facilities, large grounds, a large staff car park and places to lock up bikes etc.
The school are keen to hear about suitable Citizenship / RE Teachers who:
* Are experienced classroom practitioners, with a strong track record in Citizenship and/or Religious Education
* Have a deep commitment to inclusive education and social justice
* Are passionate about inspiring young people through thought:provoking, values:driven learning
* Has excellent leadership skills and is ready to lead a small but important department
* Thrives in a fast:paced, collaborative environment
Essential skills and experience for the HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP and RE position
* A successful track record of improving pupil performance
* A commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education
* The ability to use and manipulate data to raise student achievement
* Sound mathematical ability and familiarity with data management systems such as Excel
* Evidence of supporting and challenging students who under:perform
* Awareness of national initiatives in education
* The ability to raise standards and an understanding of how to develop learning and teaching across the department
* Ability to develop systems to support pupils both academically, socially and pastorally
* The ability to manage and inspire a variety of students.
* Flexibility and an ability to work under pressure
The school can offer you: HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP and RE
* children and young people who are eager to learn and progress
* staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
* an excellent physical environment in new facilities
* a school committed to your professional development
* work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated
* If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you
This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step