Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School is recruiting a Head of Religious Studies to cover the maternity leaveof the substantive post holder from September 2025 for 12 months, or until the substantivepostholder’s return. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring leader who is committed to fosteringa deep understanding of world religions in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. Theideal candidate will have the vision and expertise to drive curriculum innovation, inspire both staff andstudents, and contribute to the wider academic life of the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed candidate with:
* High expectations of what can be achieved.
* A clear vision of what makes a successful Head of Department.
* The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
* A commitment to raising achievement and the quality of learning for all students.
* The ability to relate well to children and young people.
* The ability to teach RS to GCSE and A-level; another specialism would be welcome.
We are looking for candidates who will:
* Complement our team with their enthusiastic and positive attitude.
* Be innovative and use initiative.
* Have drive and enthusiasm, with a desire to explore, develop and evaluate new ideas.
* Have a sense of humour, caring nature and build strong relationships with everyone.
* Thrive in a busy school environment.
Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School is a forward looking, selective state school with academy status and an
outstanding record of promoting academic excellence. Our curriculum is broad and we provide a wide
range of enrichment and wellbeing opportunities, and we are proud of our inclusive community. There
are currently just over 1,000 students on roll across years 7 to 13. The admission policy prioritises girls
from the Lancaster District, but students do travel to us from across Lancashire and Cumbria. LGGS enjoys
a city centre location with strong transport links, yet is only a short walk from nearby parks and a nature
reserve.
The postholder will primarily fulfil the duties of a classroom teacher and a Head of Department. Fulldetails of the Person Specification and Job Description for the role are provided in our Role Profile.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role: details of the contractual terms and salary are included in the RoleProfile. LGGS also offers a competitive benefits package which is detailed in our Recruitment InformationPack.
For our more information about working at LGGS please visit our website:https://www.lggs.org.uk/staff-vacancies/working-at-lggs. For more information about this vacancy pleasesee the recruitment advert on our mynewterm site.
Applications must be submitted on the LGGSmynewterm application form by the closing date of 9.00am on 12/05/2025. We do not accept applications via other online platforms such as Indeed.
Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date, and interviews are provisionally planned for19/05/2025.
Job Specification
Role
Head of Department
Subject
Religious Studies
STPC Main - Upper Range points M1-U3, currently £31650 - £49084 for full time employees. Plus TLR 2.2, currently £5645 full time per year.
Contract Type
Fixed Term/Maternity Cover, Full-Time
Closing Date
12/05/2025
Start Date
September 2025
Job Ref
Head of RS (Maternity Cover)
Location
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