Head of RS and Citizenship
Permanent, full time
Flexible working options available
Salary: According to experience + TLR 2.1
To start: Either April or September 2026
Closing date: 10th December 2025
Are you a talented and enthusiastic teacher ready to take on a pivotal Head of Department role? The Bulmershe School is seeking a creative and dedicated individual to launch our new Religious Studies and Citizenship department within our thriving Humanities Faculty.
This is a rare subject-establishing opportunity. You will be key in shaping the curriculum from the ground up, ensuring it promotes vital spiritual moral social and cultural awareness. Your work will be central to fostering tolerance respect and responsible global citizenship in our diverse school community. If you have an energetic "can do" attitude and a passion for both subjects, this is your chance to build a legacy.
We are looking for someone confident in their pedagogy who is excited to lead curriculum design especially at Key Stage 4. You will benefit from the support of experienced colleagues excellent CPD and a highly collaborative faculty environment.
If you are ready for a challenging and incredibly rewarding leadership role where you can truly impact our students' understanding of the world, we encourage you to find out more. Download our full vacancy pack to see how you can join The Bulmershe School.
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of over 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference.
To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
- If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
- Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
- Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.