Religious Studies Lead

Religious Studies – Curriculum Lead

About the School

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Religious Studies Curriculum Lead at a fantastic secondary school in Basingstoke. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to student excellence, this mid-sized school has been rated “Good” by Ofsted.

The Religious Studies department is dynamic and supportive, with a strong focus on professional growth. The school offers a wealth of CPD opportunities throughout the year, ensuring continuous development for all staff members. We welcome applications from educators with diverse specialisms and those who are flexible in providing additional cover when needed.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher ready to start your journey or an experienced educator looking for a new challenge, this role offers significant potential. For the right candidate, there is the possibility of a longer-term or permanent position.

Contract Details

• Location – Basingstoke, Hampshire
• Position – Religious Studies Curriculum Lead
• Type of work – Religious Studies
• Contract or position start date – 2^nd June 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) –
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temp to perm
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – £162 – £251 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4pm, plus parent’s evenings

Experience, Training And Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year RS teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.