Religious Studies Teacher

 Closing date 12 May 2026 @ 5pm

• Location: Crayford Academy, DA1 4RS
• Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance (£37,928 - £56,217)
• Start Date:  From September 2026
• Contract length:  Permanent
• Closing date: 12 May 2026, 5pm - Note: applicants will be invited for interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found. 

  Job Purpose 

  We are looking for a passionate and dedicated RS teacher to join our team, inspiring students and bringing RS to life through engaging and innovative teaching. We want our students to think deeply, understand different beliefs, and learn to respect other people’s views and we are looking for someone who can bring these ideas to life in the classroom. You will provide inclusive support to ensure students have full access to the curriculum and help them foster a love for RS. Religious Studies is an important subject in our school.

  The core purpose of this post is to deliver high quality, appropriately adapted learning experiences for pupils in RS in order for pupils to progress at rates which are above expectations for them. The successful applicant will be able to teach RS across key stages 3-4, with potential for key stage 5. A willingness to teach other Humanities/Social Science subjects would be advantageous.

  Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London.  These are currently organised as four ‘clusters’, Crayford Academy is part of the Bexley cluster which provides schooling for children aged 3-18 with over 1600 children in three schools: Crayford Academy (secondary), Crayford Primary and Slade Green Primary. 

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

  How to Apply:

  Complete the application form  and send to crayfordhr@habstrustsouth.org.uk by the closing date shown above. 

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