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Head of RE

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated and ambitious leader with the highest personal and academic standards to lead our RE Department, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a leader with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for RE, someone who has the vision and determination to lead the RE Department to ensure all our students receive excellence every day. 

At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable. 

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day. 

We are committed to: 

  • A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students 
  • A positive and caring ethos 
  • An excellent learning environment and resources 
  • A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued 
  • A supportive and effective governing body 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Lead the strategic direction and development of the department 
  • Drive forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department 
  • Lead and manage staff 
  • Effectively deploy resources 
  • Working alongside a dedicated team to share interventions that impact on pupil outcomes 
  • Performance Management responsibilities 

Deadline: Monday 31 January 2022 

Interviews taking place week commencing 7 February 2022. 

How to apply: 

Application packs can be downloaded from the website. 

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Jade Hutton, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.