Teacher of Religious Studies
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d7a76f55-90b6-4a9a-9bf5-b5e3c73e2f1f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• To fulfil the Professional Standards for Teachers, in the context of being a teacher of Religious Studies as part of a subject team and as a Form Tutor as part of a Year Team
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and as a Form Tutor, if applicable, including their wellbeing and character
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student progress and attainment
• To share and support the school to provide opportunities for all students
What the school offers its staff
Hylands School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Religious Studies to join our small, values-driven community.
We are proud to be one of the most improved schools nationally, an achievement underpinned by our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. These values are embedded in our day-to-day life at school, leading to the calm and purposeful culture noted by Ofsted in July 2025, where they stated, 'It is now the norm for pupils to be 'responsible, respectful and resilient’.'
If you are an ambitious teacher, we offer an opportunity to develop your career where Staff are highly positive about working here. They are well supported with their wellbeing and workload.' (Ofsted, 2025). Applications from ECTs are welcome.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
• A strong wellbeing package
• Access to excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust
• Clear career progression routes
Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful, enthusiastic and talented Humanities faculty.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
• To fulfil the Professional Standards for Teachers, in the context of being a teacher of Religious Studies as part of a subject team and as a Form Tutor as part of a Year Team
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and as a Form Tutor, if applicable, including their wellbeing and character
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to raising standards of student progress and attainment
• To share and support the school to provide opportunities for all students
What the school offers its staff
Hylands School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Religious Studies to join our small, values-driven community.
We are proud to be one of the most improved schools nationally, an achievement underpinned by our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. These values are embedded in our day-to-day life at school, leading to the calm and purposeful culture noted by Ofsted in July 2025, where they stated, 'It is now the norm for pupils to be 'responsible, respectful and resilient’.'
If you are an ambitious teacher, we offer an opportunity to develop your career where Staff are highly positive about working here. They are well supported with their wellbeing and workload.' (Ofsted, 2025). Applications from ECTs are welcome.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
• A strong wellbeing package
• Access to excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust
• Clear career progression routes
Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful, enthusiastic and talented Humanities faculty.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.