About this role
Newstead Wood School is a highly regarded secondary school located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing an outstanding education that inspires and challenges all students. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of RPE ( Religion, Philosophy & Ethics) to join our Social Sciences department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their teaching career or develop their skills.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
1. Ensure all school safeguarding procedures are adhered to.
2. To plan and teach Religion, Philosophy & Ethics across key stages 3 to 5 and challenge students to achieve at the very highest level.
3. Be an enthusiastic advocate for Politics & RPE and its role in education.
4. Develop strong, collaborative relationships within the RPE department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct.
• Developing positive and courteous relations with students, parent and colleagues.
• Ensure that schemes of work are follow, reviewed and modified to enable the maintenance and development of high standards are teaching and learning.
• Keep up to date with developments in RPE and education in general to ensure that best practice is adopted within the department.
• Monitor students’ work to ensure high standards are maintained ad identify any specific learning needs.
• Ensure that individual pupil progress is regularly assessed, recorded and used to inform future teaching.
• Feeding back to students and parents on progress, giving clear guidance for improvement, in accordance to the school’s procedures.
• Promote RPE within the school to encourage students’ interest.
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Department or Headteacher
The job description may be reviewed at the end of the Academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.
Applications will be reviewed as the