Head of RE - Moreton School

Overview

As a result of increasing numbers for next academic year, we have reviewed our staffing structure and a number of exciting new opportunities have arisen to join our amazing school.

About Moreton School - Moreton School is a large secondary school serving our community in Wolverhampton, with catchment areas including Bushbury, Low Hill, and Scotlands. The school has a small Sixth Form and a Football Academy with links to Paris St. Germain, making it a unique and dynamic learning environment.

We have a committed and talented staff body who work relentlessly to offer our students the best life chances and we stop at nothing to achieve that. We benefit from fantastic grounds and facilities, including excellent and regularly-updated ICT and an all-weather multi-sports pitch, and the Trust is in a strong position to make sure that our staff and students want for nothing.

Moreton School is part of the Amethyst Trust, which has expanded significantly over the past few years to now encompass five schools in a growing and thriving Trust partnership. We benefit from fantastic relationships with our sister schools, meaning that there is great opportunity for networking, professional development and ultimately professional success at Moreton and beyond in our Trust.

We are a Trust that believes in a 'talent-first' approach, ensuring that we grow potential and see leadership opportunities as a logical step for those who make a real impact, giving fantastic career development opportunities at every turn. The Amethyst Trust is at the forefront of educational thinking, with innovative teaching with a knowledge-rich edge along with progressive ideas on feedback and staff wellbeing, including a very well received early finish on Fridays.

Our dedicated leadership team is here to support you in your professional development and ensure that you have the resources and opportunities to thrive.

Why Moreton School? At Moreton School, we are committed to supporting families from disadvantaged backgrounds and being at the heart of our local community. If you want to be part of a school with a clear moral purpose that is ambitious for the community and young people it serves, please get in touch or come to visit us. This can be done by contacting Kavina Patel on and we will be back in touch with you as soon as we can. We would love to receive your application to join our team.

The Role: Head of Religious Education

We are seeking an exceptional Head of RE to lead our dedicated team within the department and inspire our students. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to develop our RE curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and tailored to the needs of our diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the RE department, driving continuous improvement and high standards
• Develop and implement a stimulating RE curriculum that fosters a love of learning
• Inspire and engage students through innovative teaching methods and a range of extra-curricular opportunities
• Collaborate with middle leaders across the school and the wider Trust to share best practises and drive whole-school initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher status with a strong background in RE
• Proven track record of leading a successful RE department or team
• Excellent subject knowledge and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively
• Experience in curriculum development and the implementation of effective teaching and learning strategies

Desirable Qualities

• Passion for RE and a commitment to inspiring the next generation of learners
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Creativity and a willingness to explore new teaching methods and extra-curricular activities

At Moreton School, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students. As the Head of RE, you will join a fantastic team who work together to secure the best life chances for our students. We offer excellent facilities, including recently upgraded ICT and internet, as well as a range of well-being initiatives and an early finish on Fridays.

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2b

The position is permanent and full time (part time will be considered).

If you are passionate about RE, have a proven track record of success, and are eager to make a real difference in the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: wc 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process, and therefore encourage early applications.

To apply for this role, please complete and return the application form attached to this vacancy, along with a cover letter to

Should you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please do not hesitate to contact Kavina Patel, PA to the Headteacher, via email at

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024.

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children's Barred List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (2020)

Additional Information

Hours: Full Time

Grade: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (+ TLR2b)

Location: Moreton School, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton WV10 8BY

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 12pm