Teacher of Religious Studies (FTC)

Summerhill School

Teacher of Religious Studies

Contract Type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: MPS/UPS (as applicable)

Start Date: November 2026

Summerhill is a truly great place to be! It is a vibrant, successful 11-16 community school with outstanding facilities, highly professional staff and students who are simply a joy to teach and have a thirst to learn.

Our results are the best in the Dudley Borough; however, we are so much more than that. The opportunity for students to develop their character, profile and cultural capital is evident in everything that we do. School is founded via the ethos of care and our House system of four Houses, one family. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, driven team who deliver an outstanding provision through engaging lessons and exciting enrichment opportunities.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Religious Studies to work in our RS Department to deliver an inspirational provision to our KS3 and KS4 students. This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave and will end when the substantive post holder returns.

This post is open to ECTs and more experienced members of staff.

You need to be determined to drive up standards, have a positive approach and be committed to making a difference. In return you will get to work in an innovative and supportive school. We have an inclusive culture which attracts, welcomes, celebrates, retains and develops fantastic people. We have high expectations for all students and staff and aim to be brilliant in all we do. We are looking for staff who share this vision!

Please contact Keeley Stone, PA to Headteacher at [email removed] or [phone removed] ext 0373, if you would like to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at midnight

Interviews will take place on Monday 5th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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