Head of RS

Head of Religious Studies - Secondary School

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Start Date: January 2027 Contract: Full-time Salary: M1 - UPS3

Are you an ambitious and passionate Religious Studies teacher ready to take the next step in your career and lead a successful department?

Academics is working with a popular and well-regarded secondary school in High Wycombe to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Religious Studies for a full-time position starting in January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with strong leadership potential, a genuine passion for RS, and the ambition to inspire students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The Role

Lead and develop the Religious Studies department, promoting high standards of teaching and learning. Deliver engaging and challenging RS lessons to students at GCSE and A-Level. Inspire students to develop their knowledge, critical thinking and understanding of religious and philosophical issues. Drive student progress and achievement across the subject. Contribute to the wider success and development of the school.The Ideal Candidate

An excellent and passionate Religious Studies teacher. An ambitious individual with the vision and drive to lead a department. Confident teaching RS at GCSE and A-Level. Committed to delivering outstanding lessons and raising student achievement. An inspirational leader who can motivate both students and colleagues.What's on Offer?

A full-time position starting in January 2027. The opportunity to lead Religious Studies at a popular secondary school in High Wycombe. A salary on the M1-UPS3 pay scale, depending on experience and qualifications. An exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the development and success of the subject.Interested in finding out more?

If you are a passionate RS specialist looking for your next leadership opportunity, I would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with the Academics Buckinghamshire office today

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy