Job Introduction
Teacher of Religious Studies
September 2026 (July start for ECTs)
Are you a motivated teacher capable of adding to an ambitious school? Would you like to be part of a team of dedicated practitioners whose aim is to help students of all abilities develop the skills and qualities which will allow them to excel in the future?
Alderwood Senior School is a rapidly improving and high performing school, producing GCSE results above national average. Behaviour across the school is very good, with Ofsted describing it as ‘very settled and calm. ’This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher of RS to join our team at Alderwood Senior School from September 2026, or July for an ECT.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching Religious Studies, with detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in their subject and the wider curriculum. A desire to raise overall achievement in Religious Studies through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning is essential.
Why Alderwood?
Alderwood is a unique all-through 4–16 school operating across three sites, creating rich opportunities for cross‑phase collaboration and curriculum development. If you are a great teacher with a passion for 4–16 education and aspiration to shape a growing subject area, this is the school for you.
Application procedure:
Application forms can be found on our website. Completed application forms can be sent by post to the school or emailed to g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk and should be received no later than 12pm on the closing date.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01252 343723 to arrange a visit. If you require further information about the role please contact Mike Scott, Head of School, m.scott@alderwood.hants.sch.uk.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 10th April 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.
