Head of Religious Studies

POST:                Head of Religious Studies

REQUIRED:        September 2025

SALARY:            MPS/UPS plus TLR2B

LOCATION:       Maghull High School

The governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader for our Religious Studies Department.  The successful candidate must be an outstanding, well-qualified practitioner, with a determination to lead the next stages of development in Religious Studies at Maghull High School.

You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills and have a clear and sustainable vision for the development of Religious Studies.  The successful applicant will be expected to teach Religious Studies across the ability and age range, including A Level Philosophy and Ethics, and have had previous and successful experience of raising standards to the highest level.  The ability to teach A-Level Psychology would be an advantage as this course is part of the Religious Studies faculty.  The person appointed will enthuse, inspire and motivate students and be passionate about attainment and progress.

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School.  Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education.  We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.                   

For any enquiries about the post please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com  or telephone: 0151 527 3961.

For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 7^th February 09:00am

Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 10^th February

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM – CVs MAY ONLY BE USED AS A SUPPORTING DOCUMENT.