Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies Fixed Term 0.4 Contract for 1 Academic Year Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range Start Date 1st September 2026 Are you a talented teacher with a passion for Religious Studies who has the skills to help students excel? Do you want to work in a successful expanding and academically successful school that achieves outstanding results? Do you want to join an innovative and supportive department that achieves outstanding results? Do you want to work in a school that offers high quality professional development to teachers of all experiences including ECTs? This is a rare and outstanding opportunity to join a thriving and successful, 11-16, mixed, comprehensive school, set in an enviable location at the foot of the beautiful South Downs just north of Brighton. The post is suitable for an Early Career teacher or a more experienced teacher wishing to further their career. This school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. Closing date for applications: 09:00hrs on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Visits prior to application by appointment only. An application form and further details can be downloaded from our website http://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk under “Vacancies” or from our Recruitment Officer recruitment@downlands.org