Job Introduction
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Teacher of Religion, Society and Life
MPR/UPR - Full time
Required from September 2026
HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed teachers to join a strong, supportive, and forward-thinking department. This post will contribute to the delivery of the RSL and Sociology curriculum at KS3 and KS4, ensuring high-quality teaching and positive outcomes for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students’ personal development through contributions to tutor time, assemblies, careers education, and relationships, sex and health education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high standards in the classroom, a willingness to develop their practice, and the drive to achieve excellent outcomes for all students. They will work collaboratively with the Subject Leader and wider team to support the ongoing development of teaching, learning, and curriculum provision.
Applicants should have a strong interest in curriculum delivery and a passion for engaging students in Religion, Society and Life and/or Sociology. We are informed by the Hampshire Living Difference IV Religious Education Locally Agreed Syllabus at KS3, and offer the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (focusing on Christianity and Buddhism) and the Eduqas GCSE Sociology course at KS4. We are a very popular GCSE choice, and students enjoy their studies and the skills and knowledge that they develop with us. The department encourages innovative and engaging methods of teaching and learning and is always looking for ways to develop practice and provision.
HTC is committed to providing the highest quality of learning for all students in every lesson and fully supports staff through induction and professional development. We also offer an exceptionally strong Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme, with dedicated mentoring, regular instructional coaching, reduced timetable, and a carefully sequenced training programme to support teachers at the start of their career. ECTs benefit from a highly supportive departmental and whole-school culture, ensuring they are able to develop confidence, refine their practice, and thrive as effective classroom practitioners.
We have an OFSTED rating of outstanding and good (November 2024). HTC is described as a ‘college where students’ academic achievements and their personal development is extremely strong’. Ofsted highlighted the personalised education and innovative curriculum, the calm atmosphere, and the well-behaved students who are highly respectful and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff training, support, and welfare were seen to be exceptional. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’.
Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed and highly recommended. Please contact Jon Hamer, Subject Leader, at jon.hamer@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk to arrange.
Application forms and further details are available on the College website. Please return completed application forms to vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon 22 May 2026
Safer Recruitment
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.
