Head of Religious Studies
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 25cdd451-504e-416e-a7c1-a1592308069c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Religious Studies, who has the vision and ambition to lead a core and successful subject in the school. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge (including Islam and Christianity as subject specialisms) and have an excellent understanding of the RS curriculum, with the ability to motivate students through inspirational teaching. We encourage experienced, skilled and highly motivated practitioners to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching.
We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to:
• Inspire students in the classroom
• Join a strong and effective department and make learning R.S. exciting
• Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school
What the school offers its staff
Why Cressex?
• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
• A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
• Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
• Staff gym onsite
• Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home
Further details about the role
Further information about the school and role can be found on our website www.cressex.org
Commitment to safeguarding
Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.
We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Religious Studies, who has the vision and ambition to lead a core and successful subject in the school. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge (including Islam and Christianity as subject specialisms) and have an excellent understanding of the RS curriculum, with the ability to motivate students through inspirational teaching. We encourage experienced, skilled and highly motivated practitioners to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching.
We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to:
• Inspire students in the classroom
• Join a strong and effective department and make learning R.S. exciting
• Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school
What the school offers its staff
Why Cressex?
• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
• A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
• Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
• Staff gym onsite
• Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home
Further details about the role
Further information about the school and role can be found on our website www.cressex.org
Commitment to safeguarding
Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.