Job Introduction
Full Time or Part Time
Start date: September 2025
ECT/MPR/UPR
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
Our humanities department is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Teacher of RS. We are looking for a person with a love of education to join the team to encourage all pupils to make progress in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently three highly committed teachers within RS who strive for excellence, employing a range of traditional and progressive methodology and contributing to the academic and pastoral life of the school. Teachers at Cove strive for academic excellence in all we do in an environment that cares and supports pupils.
Commitment, hard work and passion are highly valued attributes at Cove School. We value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop your skills with a comprehensive and varied Professional Studies Programme.
The RS department works closely with the Humanities Departments in the school. The departments are well-resourced and achieve good outcomes. RS is compulsory for all pupils at GCSE because Cove School values RS so highly and understands that pupils with a comprehensive understanding of RS make for better citizens. The Humanities Departments are vibrant departments made up of individuals who have a real love for their subject and want to help pupils succeed. There is an excellent range of extra-curricular trips for pupils including trips to Poland, Berlin, London as well as inhouse sessions from visiting speakers to help with their GCSE knowledge and cultural capital. The RS department works closely with Hampshire SACRE as the Curriculum Leader of RS is a SACRE member, and there is a good liaison with the local primary schools.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
- Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
- Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
- Teach a standard timetable allocation
- Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader
- Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
- Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedure
Person Specification:
- Good level degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
- Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum (GCSE)
- Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
- Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
- Good level of IT literacy
- Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
- Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
- Excellent and effective classroom management skills
- Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
In return you can expect:
- Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme
- Access to CPD from PiXL, Hampshire Local Authority, Subject Specific CPD and an in-house CPD
- Bespoke RS in house CPD led by in house, trained examiners and PHD student
- RS CPD led by in house examiner with 20 years’ experience
- To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
- A dedicated Behaviour Team who supports teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions
- A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
- Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
- A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings
If you wish to discuss the post further and visit the school, you are very welcome. Please phone the main school line to arrange a time on 01252 542397 or email s.downham@coveschool.uk
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School and the link to our application form, please visit our website https://www.coveschool.uk/250/teacher-vacancies. Alternatively, please email s.downham@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
