Head of Religious Studies

Head of Religious Studies - Independent School

Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive Independent School Pay Scale (MP6 - UPS1) + Responsibility Allowances

A prestigious independent school in Surrey is seeking a Head of Religious Studies to lead and develop its thriving RS department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to step into a leadership role at a school known for its academic excellence, strong community ethos, and outstanding facilities.

The Role:

As Head of Religious Studies, you will:

• Lead the RS department, ensuring the delivery of an engaging and high-quality GCSE Religious Studies curriculum (AQA B: Catholic Christianity & Judaism).
• Oversee the teaching of RE from Year 4 through to GCSE.
• Develop and implement curriculum improvements, assessments, and staff development initiatives.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Chaplain to enhance the school's spiritual life and pastoral care.
• Play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and managing departmental staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

A passionate and experienced Religious Studies teacher with a track record of outstanding teaching and curriculum leadership.
Experience teaching AQA GCSE Religious Studies (or equivalent).
A dynamic leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience managing budgets and departmental resources.

Why Apply?

• Salary aligned with the Independent School Pay Scale, plus two responsibility allowances ( 1,450 each).
• Outstanding benefits, including pension contribution, free lunches, and access to world-class sports facilities (gym, swimming pool, squash courts)
• Excellent holiday entitlement - enjoy up to 8 weeks off in the summer.
• A supportive and high-achieving school environment with exceptional retention rates (80%)
• The chance to shape and develop the department within a growing and ambitious school.

If you are already a "head of" but have reached the ceiling of opportunity in your current setting, or an acting head or deputy looking for your next step, please get in touch for an informal discussion with Karen Rogerson at NextGen Teachers on (phone number removed) or apply today!

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