Head of Religious Education

Head of Religious Education (RE) – Secondary School

Location:

Richmond upon Thames

Start Date:

September 2025

Contract Type:

Full-Time | Temp to Perm

Daily Pay Rate:

£210 – £280 per day (dependent on experience)We are seeking a dynamic and experienced

Head of Religious Education

to lead a well-established RE department at a high-achieving secondary school in

Richmond . This full-time role is available from

September 2025

on a

temporary to permanent

basis and presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the strategic direction of the RE curriculum.About the Role

As

Head of RE , you will be responsible for driving excellence in the planning and delivery of Religious Education across

KS3 to KS5 . You will lead a team of committed professionals and play a key role in supporting whole-school priorities around spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Religious Education department

Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and quality assurance from KS3 to KS5

Deliver inspiring RE lessons and support student academic progress

Promote inclusive values and engage students in discussions about religion, ethics, and philosophy

Line-manage staff and contribute to staff development within the department

Collaborate with SLT on whole-school initiatives and RE’s role in SMSC and PSHE

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience teaching RE

Proven experience in a leadership role or ready to take the next step

Strong subject knowledge and understanding of RE curriculum frameworks

A track record of raising standards and delivering high-quality outcomes

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Passion for developing students’ critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness

About Protocol Education

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQs on the

Protocol Education website

for further information.All pay rates quoted are inclusive of

12.07% statutory holiday pay . This advert is for a

temporary position , with the potential for a

permanent role

depending on performance and school needs.Protocol Education is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children . Safeguarding checks are conducted in accordance with

DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ , and may include an

online search

as part of our vetting process.We offer

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

to all workers. All candidates must either hold or be willing to obtain a valid

enhanced DBS check

and subscribe to the

DBS Update Service .Full support and guidance provided.

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Protocol Education website .All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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