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Head of Religious Studies

Job details
Posting date: 06 March 2026
Salary: £200.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 April 2026
Location: SW1A 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HEADOFRELIGIOUS-260306-4434

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Summary

Head of Religious Studies – Lead, Inspire & Transform in Westminster

Launch Your Leadership in Faith Education: This exclusive Head of Religious Studies role is the defining opportunity for visionary educators ready to pioneer a world-class Religious Studies department at a renowned Westminster school. Here, your expertise will shape curriculum, ignite student curiosity, and set new standards for academic, ethical, and spiritual growth. We are seeking a dynamic, scholarly, and passionate Head of Religious Studies eager to make a profound, whole-school impact.

Step Into Exceptional: As Head of Religious Studies, you’ll join a celebrated, Good to Outstanding Westminster secondary where tradition meets innovation. Benefit from exceptional training, ongoing leadership development, and exposure to the latest pedagogical advancements. Every day brings fresh challenges, opportunities to collaborate with influential colleagues, and the rare privilege to build a culture of inclusivity and thoughtful debate. This is your chance to drive sustained departmental success and advance your professional star within an elite academic environment.

Key Highlights:
• Head of Religious Studies – Leadership role with departmental autonomy
• Up to £200 Per Day DOE – salary reflects calibre and impact
• Prestigious Westminster location, easily accessible and vibrant
• Ofsted “Good to Outstanding” – academic and pastoral excellence
• Sector-leading CPD, accredited leadership training, and promotion pathways
• Ideal for experienced Heads or ambitious Good/Outstanding RS teachers
• Ultra-modern RE resource suite, seminar rooms, dedicated sixth-form centre

What You'll Be Doing:
• Shaping and delivering Religious Studies curriculum across Key Stages
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring talented RE teachers and ECTs
• Innovating curriculum content to promote critical thinking & global awareness
• Building cross-curricular links with Philosophy, History, and PSHE
• Analysing and elevating student outcomes through rigorous data tracking
• Organising major faith-awareness events, debates, and guest lectures

Ideal "Head of Religious Studies" for this Westminster School:
• UK-trained educator with QTS and top-tier subject expertise
• Strong track record of Good or Outstanding classroom impact
• Proven departmental leadership or demonstrable whole-school influence
• Passionate about religious literacy, inclusivity, and curriculum innovation
• References that evidence exceptional dedication and student achievement
• ECTs considered if truly high-performing and leadership-inclined

Why Join This Westminster School?:
• Pioneering RE department with strong SLT endorsement
• Collaborative, diverse staff culture – intellectual debate encouraged
• Unrivalled London location: access to museums, interfaith partners, and academic networks
• Outstanding student behaviour, engaged parent body, vibrant sixth form
• Fast-track progression to Senior Leadership or Advanced Teaching roles
• Regular RE symposiums, external visits, and global perspective days

Ready to shape a new era in faith, philosophy, and ethics? If you are an inspiring Head of Religious Studies driven by real impact, this Westminster school awaits your leadership. Shortlisting is ongoing for ambitious leaders – elevate your career with us.

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