Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPS) plus TLR 2B (£5,872)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
07/04/2026 09:00
Interview
Shortly after close of advert
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
RE
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

*Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.  


We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Leader for Religious Education to join our team at Gosforth Academy. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious and inspiring professional who can lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning within the RE department. 

You will take on strategic responsibility for raising achievement and progress in RE across the academy. This includes leading curriculum development, implementing effective assessment strategies, and ensuring high-quality teaching practice. 

As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to whole-school priorities and play an active role in shaping the future of the academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and to lead a department that is central to our vision of academic success.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • A person of drive and enthusiasm with expertise in raising standards of teaching and learning
  • A proven track record of high levels of achievement and progress across KS3 to 5
  • The ability to lead a team and influence others
  • A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities
  • A passion for Religious Education with excellent knowledge of the curriculum and best practice in Religious Education

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  • Generous annual leave 
  • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  • A school with its community at heart 
  • An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent classroom practitioneressential
Creative forward thinkeressential
Expertise in raising standard of teaching and learningessential
Expertise in curriculum developmentessential
A person of drive and enthusiasmessential
Ability to lead a team and influence othersessential
Excellent knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and best practice in subject areaessential
An ability and willingness to be versatile and contribute to a range of aspects of school lifeessential
Record of effective management and leadership skills
High level of competence in the use of ICT and a clear interest in its development and use in the department
Track record of raising achievement

CPD / Training

Evidence of working as a reflective practitioner, using a variety of approaches to secure ongoing professional development.essential
Evidence of leadership training
Evidence of further study

Experience

Experience of developing and implementing a new initiative or setting up and leading a project within the subject area teaching another curriculum subjectessential
Good track record of high levels of achievement and progress across KS3 and 4essential
Experience of creating effective schemes of workessential
Experience of successful management or leadership within the relevant department

Personal Attributes

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
Strong organisational and time-management skillsessential
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectivelyessential
Ability to motivate staff and students alikeessential
A willingness to accept challenges and changeessential
A flexible approachessential
Sense of humouressential
Capacity for hard work and resilienceessential

Qualifications

A degree or equivalentessential
A teaching qualificationessential

About Us


Gosforth Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Great North Road
Knightsbridge
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH
People & Culture Team
peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.