Teacher of Theology

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Teacher of Theology

Department:

Theology

Hours of Work:

Full Time

Responsible To:

Head of Theology

Responsible For:

N/A

Summary of Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Theology (Religious Studies) department in a school where the subject is
part of the core curriculum. We are a friendly, collaborative department who work with dedication to ensure
that students are inspired with a passion for Theology (Religious Studies), through the curriculum, academic
societies and co-curricular opportunities. You will be a well-qualified and inspiring teacher with outstanding
subject knowledge in Theology, Religious Studies, Philosophy or a closely related discipline. You will have
experience of using a range of teaching and learning strategies including the use of Microsoft Office suite.

There are plenty of opportunities to use your skills, enthusiasm and creativity to help shape the curriculum. At Key
Stage 4 we follow AQA Specification B delivering Catholic Christianity, Judaism and Themes. For the right
candidate there may be opportunities to take a lead on supporting the continued development of our curriculum
at Key Stage 3 or the ongoing redevelopment of our Key Stage 4 curriculum.  We follow OCR Religious Studies at
A Level, with each teacher delivering one component of the course based on their interest and specialism.
Experience of teaching Developments in Christian Thought or Religious Ethics would be an advantage.  All
students in the Sixth Form follow a General RE programme. This contemporary course encourages students to
explore the diverse religious, philosophical, spiritual and non-religious responses to the world in relation to
understandings of the human person.

The girls’ commitment to Theology (Religious Studies) at Woldingham is well above average and they achieve high
grades in public examinations year on year.  In most years, a number of girls go on to degree courses in Theology,
Philosophy and related subjects, and our department has an excellent record of Oxbridge success. There is an
expectation of involvement in the range of department competitions, co-curricular clubs and trips.

The Theology department works closely with the Chaplaincy Team, supporting the prayer and liturgical life of the
school. This includes preparing students for Anglican and Catholic confirmation, days of reflection and other
religious events celebrated by the school.

Our facilities and resources for teaching Theology are excellent; there is a dedicated suite of classrooms with a
departmental office. The department has an excellent subject library in its dedicated Sixth Form teaching room.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for a current teacher of Theology.

Specific Responsibilities:

1.  To contribute to the work of the department, ensuring good working relationships.
2.  To teach classes across Key Stages 3-5 as agreed and allocated by the Head of Department according to

the published timetable.

3.  To  contribute to  the development of resources to  support the delivery of the curriculum  across all Key

Stages.

4.  To plan lessons thoroughly, according to department schemes of work and school policies
5.  To prepare relevant classes for public examinations at GCSE and A Level, according to the syllabi specified
6.  To  manage  pupils’  behaviour  and  promote  a  positive  working  atmosphere  in  lessons  by  following

department and school policy

7.  To set, mark and assess work, record assessments and write reports according to department and school

schedules and policies

8.  To  support  the  department’s  work  by  contributing  to  initiatives  and  taking  on  such  administrative

responsibilities which are reasonably allocated by the Head of Department

9.  To contribute to the co-curricular programme of a busy school
10. To  work  closely  with  colleagues  to  evaluate  and  develop  courses  offered  to  students  and  the  teaching
strategies used. To contribute to other aspects of the general ongoing development of the department.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

Operational Excellence

•  A degree in Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies or

other closely related subject.

•  Experience of teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
•  Excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to

communicate enthusiasm for the subject through dynamic
teaching.

•  Ability to inspire and develop students’ interest in

•  Experience of teaching at Key Stage 5
•  A good working knowledge of the OCR
RS specification and experience
teaching Religious Ethics or
Developments in Christian Theology
components.

•  Experience of leading subject related

Theology.

trips.

•  Reflective practitioner willing to continue to develop own

•  A willingness to make a contribution to
the academic enrichment provision
offered by the department.

teaching.

•  Fluent and accurate written and spoken English.
•  Competent in use of Microsoft Office Suite for teaching

and learning.

Personal Behaviours

•

Integrity, giving authentic witness to the values of the
School.

•  Excellent organisational skills.
•  An ability to engage warmly and professionally with

students.

•  A calm and confident presence in the classroom.
•  An effective communicator.
•  A willingness to be generous with time committed to
school, recognszing that many enriching activities
continue after the formal teaching timetable.
•  The ability to work as part of a team in a core-
subject department in a busy boarding school.
 Willingness to contribute to the religious life of the school.

•
•  Willingness to work closely with the Chaplaincy Team.

Ethos and Whole School Values

•  Will have a clear understanding of and commitment to

Woldingham as a Catholic School whose mission is shaped
by the Goals of Sacred Heart Education.

•  Willing and able to contribute to the spiritual and prayer

life of the School.

•  Willingness to support the wider engagement of the
department with other schools, subject based
associations, the Diocese and other Catholic agencies.
•  Committed to operating as part of the School community.

•  Commitment to Woldingham as a school with high

academic standing providing a holistic education and
outstanding pastoral care.

Safeguarding and Pastoral

•  Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people.

•  A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.