Summary

Luckley House School is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and committed Head of Religious Studies to lead our successful department. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher with a passion for Religious Studies and the ability to inspire students from Key Stage 3 through to A Level.

Detail

This is a part-time position, although candidates with experience of leading the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and/or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), or coordinating an Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme, are particularly encouraged to apply. These additional responsibilities could increase the role to full-time.

Luckley House School is a warm, welcoming independent boarding and day school with around 370 pupils. Our size allows every pupil to be known, valued and supported while offering a rich range of academic, sporting and creative opportunities.

Our distinctive combination of a strong Christian ethos, academic ambition and personalised approach enables every pupil to flourish. We celebrate excellence across the curriculum, encouraging curiosity, creativity and individual achievement.

As Head of Religious Studies, you will:

• Lead and develop the Religious Studies department.
• Teach Religious Studies across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Line manage members of the department.
• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting pupils' academic and personal development.
• Inspire a love of learning through engaging, high-quality teaching.

Religious Studies is a valued and successful subject at Luckley:

• Key Stage 3: All pupils study RS as a compulsory subject.
• GCSE: A popular option following the AQA Specification A (Christianity and Islam).
• A Level: Students study the Edexcel course, including Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Christianity.

We are looking for an inspirational classroom practitioner who:

• Has experience teaching Religious Studies to A Level.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional teaching and learning.
• Can provide strong leadership and vision for the department.
• Shares our commitment to nurturing every pupil's potential.
• Enjoys contributing to the wider life of a vibrant school community.

Documents

• Job Profile Head of RS -July 2026 PDF Document