Head of Religious Education

We seek to appoint for September 2026, a practising Catholic who is a dynamic and an inspirational Head of Religious Education (RE) to lead an ‘outstanding’ RE Department (Section 48 inspection January 2020).

As a Catholic school, RE is a Core department; all pupils study RE at KS3, KS4 (GCSE AQA Spec B), KS5 (all pupils study Core RE) and we offer Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies. We welcome applications from candidates currently in similar roles or aspiring Middle and Senior Leaders. The successful candidate will benefit from the support and line management of the Headteacher.

Our ideal candidate will be:

•     Be a practicing Catholic (The Head of the RE Department is a reserved role in a Catholic school).
•     An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellent results and a compelling vision for improvement.
•     Be committed to working in pursuit of success for pupils and of raising standards.
•     A team player, able to lead and inspire colleagues and pupils alike.
•     Ability to teach to A-level.
•     Be sympathetic to the aims, ethos and values of the school.
• Be able to build on a highly effective curriculum.

What we offer you:

•     Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, including Middle Leader training and aspiring SLT programme.
•     An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school.
•     A section 48 rated ‘outstanding’ school.
•     Well-resourced RE teaching base.
•     A number of wellbeing provisions, including a paid wellbeing day.
•     Free access to the school gym.
•     Free and secure staff parking on the school site.

A strong community spirit; staff who are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school.
The successful applicant will be joining a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission.

Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality.

The successful applicant will be joining a highly organised, committed, energetic and well-equipped department in a school that has the development of all our members, staff and pupils alike, at the heart of our mission.

If you are an enthusiastic, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are encouraged – please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Rock at admin@st-james.barnet.sch.uk to arrange.

Please submit your application form to: admin@st-james.barnet.sch.uk 

Application deadline: 20 February 2026.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.