Head of Religious Studies – Shape Minds in Outstanding Westminster School

Seize the opportunity to inspire, innovate, and impact as our new Head of Religious Studies in a high-performing Westminster secondary. We seek a dynamic leader to elevate the profile of Religious Education, drive student achievement, and shape a curriculum that truly challenges and excites. If you’re passionate about deep inquiry, courageous in leadership, and ready to empower students to explore diverse worldviews, this is where your influence will resonate.

As Head of Religious Studies, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant, ambitious environment focused on academic brilliance, exceptional student outcomes, and creative teaching practice. Benefit from outstanding mentoring, swift progression potential, and a collaborative ethos where your fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll have access to world-class resources and CPD in a school with an unwavering commitment to ethical education and holistic student development.

Key Highlights:

• Head of Religious Studies – key faculty role
• Outer London MPS1-6 (£37,870 - £50,474) per year – ambitious pay structure
• Central Westminster location – excellent transport links & thriving local culture
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – commitment to continual excellence
• Cutting-edge CPD, leadership progression, and research opportunities
• Ideal for outstanding UK-trained teachers with QTS, vision, and drive
• Dynamic curriculum, technology-rich classrooms, supportive SLT

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a skilled Religious Studies team
• Designing an innovative, relevant curriculum across KS3–KS5
• Analysing and driving up progress, attainment, and engagement
• Modelling exceptional teaching, assessment, and classroom culture
• Fostering open dialogue and ethical debate across the whole school
• Delivering staff CPD and forging community partnerships

Ideal "Head of Religious Studies" for this Westminster School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and proven subject impact
• Graded Good/Outstanding in recent professional references
• Visionary curriculum leader with a talent for engaging diverse learners
• Skilled at motivating teams and delivering Academic stretch at every level
• ECTs considered if highly ambitious and passionate about RE
• Experienced, evidence-driven educators especially encouraged

Why Join This Westminster School?:

• Exceptionally supportive, forward-thinking SLT
• Real career progression – direct routes to senior leadership
• Energetic, diverse, respectful student community
• Innovative teaching approaches and state-of-the-art facilities
• Staff wellbeing prioritised through workload support and mentoring
• Strong, values-driven ethos and vibrant extra-curricular life

Drive transformative learning as Head of Religious Studies. Join a Westminster school redefining educational excellence where your leadership will shape ethical, enquiring minds on a local and global stage. Applications are reviewed as received – secure your interview now for this sought-after position.

How to Apply

Lead the way in shaping a dynamic Religious Studies curriculum at the heart of Westminster. If you’re passionate about inspiring students and making your mark among an ambitious teaching team, submit your application today—our interview slots are filling up rapidly! Don’t miss your opportunity for swift progression in this key leadership role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!