Head of Religious Education Department

Start: September 2026/January 2027

We seek to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher to lead our Outstanding R.E Department and to contribute to the formation of the girls of our College in the spirit of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and their Mother Foundress Euphrasie Barbier.

The R.E. Department at The Sacred Heart Language College has a delivered consistent excellence in education and pupil formation.  Our R.E. results have been consistently above the national average for a sustained period of time and our provision was rated as Outstanding in all categories by the CSI in our recent inspection.

The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic, an outstanding classroom practitioner and a person who is passionate about leading and shaping Religious Education for young people.  Experience working within the Roman Catholic sector is essential.

The candidate appointed to the post of Head of R.E. will teach across the key stages and will be responsible for curriculum, assessment, deployment and development of the team, collaboration with the Education Service of the Arch Diocese supporting the Chaplaincy Provision within the College and taking a leading role within the Catholic Life of the College.

This post is for one year in the first instance.

To apply for this position please complete the relevant Catholic Education Service documents which are available from the TES or from our websites:  https://www.tshlc.harrow.sch.uk/page/?title=HEAD+OF+RELIGIOUS+EDUCATION&pid=540 or https://www.blessedholyfamily.co.uk/page/?title=Head+of+Religious+Education&pid=236

Please ensure that all sections of the application form are completed and that you submit the relevant supporting documents with your application (supporting statement & CES consent to obtain references form).

For further details please email L Lewis, Headteacher’s PA:  llewis@tshlc.harrow.sch.uk

Deadline for completed applications:  9:00 a.m. on Wednesday 10th June 2026

The Sacred Heart Language College and Blessed Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment.  The school intends to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  Any concerns which arise may be discussed at, or prior to the interview stage.  We are an equal opportunities employer.