Job Introduction
Teacher of Religious Studies
Required from January 2027
Applications from ECTs are welcome
Brookfield Community School is a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with a strong commitment to excellence, inclusion and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and dedicated Teacher of Religious Studies to join our successful and thriving Social Studies Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher, whether at the start of their career or looking for a new challenge, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
Our Social Studies team is a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking department with a strong track record of student success. We pride ourselves on maintaining high expectations, delivering engaging and ambitious lessons, and continually seeking innovative ways to develop our curriculum and practice. The successful candidate will join a team that values professional dialogue, teamwork and a shared commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for all students.
The successful applicant will be able to teach Religious Studies across the full age and ability range, including GCSE Religious Studies, and will contribute to our core Religious Studies provision. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the delivery of Citizenship and PSHE, supporting students' wider personal growth and preparation for life beyond school.
At Brookfield, staff wellbeing and professional development are central to our ethos. We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning, leadership development opportunities, and a highly supportive induction programme for Early Career Teachers and colleagues new to the school.
We can offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and highly collaborative staff team
- Motivated and well-behaved students who are keen to learn
- High-quality professional development at every stage of your career
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Excellent support for ECTs through an established induction programme
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and curriculum development
Application Procedure
For a full overview of the role and application process, please look at the applicant pack here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/fbw8NXSqCpF0fkSJ?ref=Link
Interviews: w/c 19 October 2026
The School reserves the right to interview before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply. Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
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