Head of Religious Studies
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e4176450-2223-4e7a-9caf-9ccd72420428 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
HEAD OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Required September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an Experienced Teacher
with the additional responsibility for
Head of Religious Studies - TLR2B - £6,809
The Religious Studies Department is a highly successful and well established part of the school, recognised for its consistently strong GCSE and A Level outcomes with vibrant and engaged teaching groups across the full range of qualifications. Our KS3 curriculum is broad, diverse, and thoughtfully designed, offering students meaningful opportunities to explore different faiths, ethical issues, and wider religious and philosophical topics. We are now seeking a dynamic Head of Religious Studies to build on this strong foundation and continue driving excellence within a thriving department.
We offer the following benefits:
• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
• Swimming pool available for staff use,
• Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
• The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,
• Minimal marking expectations,
• Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations,
• All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours,
• We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.
For more detailed information please see the additional information pack.
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students’ successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am
Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the following benefits:
• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
• Swimming pool available for staff use,
• Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
• The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,
• Minimal marking expectations,
• Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations,
• All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours,
• We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
HEAD OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Required September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an Experienced Teacher
with the additional responsibility for
Head of Religious Studies - TLR2B - £6,809
The Religious Studies Department is a highly successful and well established part of the school, recognised for its consistently strong GCSE and A Level outcomes with vibrant and engaged teaching groups across the full range of qualifications. Our KS3 curriculum is broad, diverse, and thoughtfully designed, offering students meaningful opportunities to explore different faiths, ethical issues, and wider religious and philosophical topics. We are now seeking a dynamic Head of Religious Studies to build on this strong foundation and continue driving excellence within a thriving department.
We offer the following benefits:
• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
• Swimming pool available for staff use,
• Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
• The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,
• Minimal marking expectations,
• Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations,
• All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours,
• We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.
For more detailed information please see the additional information pack.
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students’ successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am
Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the following benefits:
• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
• Swimming pool available for staff use,
• Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
• The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,
• Minimal marking expectations,
• Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations,
• All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours,
• We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.