Head of Religious Studies

Essex Hub

Start Date: September 2025 – earlier start date possible for the right candidate

Location: Mossbourne Fobbing Academy

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:

– Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney

– Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock

– Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHA) primary, Thurrock

– Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney

– Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock

– Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney

– Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

The Humanities Learning Area includes the subjects of History, Geography, Religious Studies and Psychology. Humanities is a highly regarded, and key, Learning Area at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy; where students achieve excellent results, particularly in History and Psychology. Every student will take GCSEs in History and Religious Studies; therefore, Religious Studies is a key subject for us and an area for exciting growth. The Head of Learning Area oversees the management of all staff as well as curriculum and discipline issues within all the Humanities subjects. In addition, we have teachers in charge of Religious Studies, History and Geography.

The successful applicant will be passionate about Religious Studies. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ and will be focused on the attainment of all pupils. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or have a proven track record of successful Religious Studies teaching across all key stages.

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Please view the job description here: HoD RS JD February 2025

We are actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic descent. Injustice, discrimination, and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies and practices across the federation, including at the board level. We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity, and anti-racism in every facet of what we do.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Alison Lynch, Senior HR Business Partner on 07787 522060 or email alynch@hassenbrook.org.uk

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Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation here:  Federation Recruitment Brochure