RE Key Stage Coordinator – for September 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of RE Key Stage Coordinator at Twyford CE High School. This is an exciting role for an inspiring RE teacher who is seeking to take on an additional responsibility to work alongside the Head of RE to provide leadership for our high achieving department. This is an exciting role for an innovative teacher who is ready to take on post-holder responsibilities. As the new key stage RE Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring outstanding examination outcomes at the decided key stage, and you will also work closely with our established and experienced RE team to ensure that comprehensive wider learning offer is in place for students within this key stage. 

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to gain experience within four different Trust schools with a common commitment to professional collaboration

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach RE to at least KS5
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.  The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.