Head of Citizenship & Religious Studies

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/CCS/42934
• Location: Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) & TLR1 (£10,174)
• Closing Date: Midday, Mon 8th Jun, 2026
• Start Date: 01.09.2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): shortly thereafter

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Citizenship & Religious Studies, who has the vision and ambition to lead two core and successful subjects in the school. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge in either of these subjects and have an excellent understanding of both the Religious Studies and Citizenship curriculum, with the ability to motivate students through inspirational teaching. We encourage experienced, skilled and highly motivated practitioners to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching.

We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to:

• Inspire students in the classroom
• Join a strong and effective department and make learning exciting
• Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school

Why Cressex?

• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
• A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
• Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
• Staff gym onsite
• Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home

We would welcome you for a visit to the school or for an informal discussion. Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks

Related Documents

1. Head Citizenship & Religious S...pdf
2. Head Of Citizenship & Religiou...pdf

Contact Details

• Masarat Anwar
• manwar@cressex.org

Cressex Community School

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Holmers Lane, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 4QA

office@cressex.org

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

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We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Citizenship & Religious Studies, who has the vision and ambition to lead two core and successful subjects in the school. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge in either of these subjects and have an excellent understanding of both the Religious Studies and Citizenship curriculum, with the ability to motivate students through inspirational teaching. We encourage experienced, skilled and highly motivated practitioners to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching. We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to: · Inspire students in the classroom

· Join a strong and effective department and make learning exciting · Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school Why Cressex?

• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
• A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
• Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
• Staff gym onsite
• Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home
We would welcome you for a visit to the school or for an informal discussion. Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks