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Head of Religious Studies

Job details
Posting date: 26 November 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 December 2025
Location: London, Greater London, SW1A 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HEADOFRELIGIOUS-251126-8845

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Summary

**Job Title with brief descriptor**: Head of Religious Studies – Lead & Inspire in North London
**Salary**: Up to £220 Per Day Depending on Experience
**Location**: North London
**Start Date**: ASAP

Step up to a Head of Religious Studies role in a thriving North London secondary school, renowned for championing academic excellence and ambitious teaching. This is the perfect platform for driven educators looking to make a powerful impact and develop unrivalled leadership experience.

As Head of Religious Studies, you’ll take ownership of a crucial department, shaping the future of humanities for motivated students while benefiting from expert professional growth opportunities and supportive leadership.

**Key Highlights:**
• Head of Religious Studies role with rapid impact opportunity
• Salary: Up to £220 Per Day Depending on Experience
• North London location with excellent transport links
• Excellent/Good school culture and dynamic staff team
• Tailored leadership pathways and weekly CPD for department heads
• Interviews ongoing – swift applications advised
• Ideal for high-achieving graduates and experienced teachers ready to take the next step

**What You'll Be Doing:**
• Leading the Religious Studies department and curriculum strategy
• Coaching and mentoring talented RS teachers and subject specialists
• Monitoring progress and raising student attainment in Religious Studies
• Innovating schemes of work to maximize pupil engagement and outcomes
• Collaborating with SLT and contributing to whole-school improvement
• Overseeing assessment cycles and data tracking for your subject

**Ideal Head of Religious Studies For this North London School:**
• QTS and degree in a relevant humanities or religious studies discipline
• Successful experience teaching Religious Studies at secondary level
• Proven ability to inspire students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
• Track record of improving attainment or leading a subject area
• The drive, confidence, and vision to excel as Head of Religious Studies
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills

**Why Join This North London School?:**
• Supportive and visionary senior leadership team
• Weekly CPD, leadership development, and promotion pathways
• Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative school community
• Excellent facilities and resources for Religious Studies
• High potential for long-term progression within the school

Don’t miss the chance to take your Religious Studies leadership journey to the next level as Head of Religious Studies in a top North London school. Applications are considered as received—don’t delay and take the next big step for your career now!

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