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Chair & Teacher of Religious Studies 

Closing date: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Salary: Competitive, depending on skills and experience

Start date: Sept 2024 (with compulsory inset days at the end of August)

Marymount International School London is an independent day and boarding school for girls situated on a beautiful green campus in Kingston upon Thames, on the doorstep of London. Inspired by the charism of the RSHM, we are a nurturing Catholic school with curious and motivated students (ages 11–18) of diverse faiths and backgrounds. We proudly stand as the first all-girls’ school in the UK to adopt the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which promotes independent thought within and across a broad range of disciplines. The School’s holistic approach to learning delivers a well-rounded education that promotes excellence in all areas of school life. Securing top university placements beyond Marymount, our graduates are global citizens prepared to make a difference in the world.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established department within the School’s academic programme and be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Religious Studies programme across the school, so we to ensure students deepen their knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other world religions, develop their skills of analysis and evaluation, and the ability to discuss ideas critically and meaningfully with peers.

The Religious Studies programme at Marymount is based on the Religious Education Curriculum Directory from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and incorporates approaches to teaching, learning and assessment from the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes. As such, the role requires applicants to be Roman Catholic.

Candidates should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and ideally have experience teaching the IB curriculum. You will need a passion for your subject and possess the ability to deliver outstanding lessons using a range of teaching strategies and resources. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be needed to build good relationships with parents, pupils and colleagues.

Further information can be found in the Candidate Pack. To apply, please complete the School’s application form and return to HR@marymountlondon.com along with a covering letter.

CHAIR & TEACHER OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES CANDIDATE PACK