Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity Cover)

Pay Scale: MPS/UPS Job Type: Full time, Temporary (12 months) Closing Date: 3 June 2026 – 12 noon Start Date: September 2026 We are seeking to appoint a high-impact teacher; someone with an infectious passion for Religious Studies, who can teach high quality lessons and enable high quality learning for their classes. There may also be a TLR opportunity for a suitably experienced teacher seeking middle management responsibility. You will join a thriving and successful Academy, which has been recognised nationally for its strong outcomes, and a dedicated, collaborative team of specialists working within the Humanities department. We are determined that the successful candidate will have: A passion for teaching in their specialist subject. A willingness to also teach across the Humanities subjects of History, Geography, and Life Skills Evidence of high impact teaching. Evidence of strong outcomes with groups at KS3 and KS4 and the ability to successfully teach across both key stages. Well-developed skills in marking and feedback to students, which leads to well-matched and challenging learning activities. Alignment with our trust and school values. The ability to build strong relationships with pupils. All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). The Trust From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html. Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships. The School Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed