Part Time Teacher and Course Leader of Religious Studies
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Interview date: 2 March 2026
Hills Road Sixth Form College is looking for an innovative and inspirational teacher of Religious Studies who is keen to develop their pedagogy and subject expertise, and eager to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic teaching team. Come and help us shape the future!
Salary: From £33,465 to £51,714 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience
Contract: Permanent contract. Part-time (Approx 40%)
Closing date: Monday, 23rd February 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews: w/c Monday 2nd March 2026
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About this role
We are looking for a well-qualified, passionate and innovative teacher to join our highly successful and experienced Humanities department as the Course Leader for Religious Studies. We are particularly looking for a teacher who is committed to inspiring young people with a love for and a confidence in their subject, who is open to adopting a range of creative pedagogical approaches.
Dependent on teaching experience to date, the post will be paid from £33,465 to £51,714 FTE. Full-time teachers teach a maximum of 20 x 65min teaching periods in the college week. We envisage that this role will comprise a total of 8-9 periods, which includes 0.5 periods of time remission for the role of Course Leader, which involves overseeing the scheme of work and associated admin for the course. For the right candidate, there may also be the chance to take on some additional Philosophy teaching to increase working hours.
The post is suitable for experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers.
To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).
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Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.
Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.
Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.
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We offer a wide range of competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College's sporting facilities, free on-site parking, a cycle to work scheme and discounts on all our Adult Education courses.
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