Teacher of Religious Studies

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (11-16), Hackney

INSET Days 27th,28th,29th August 2025

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 History, Geography, Religious Studies, Sociology and Psychology. The Humanities Learning Area also has responsibility for the delivery of PSHCE and Citizenship to our students.  There are currently fifteen Humanities teachers working within the Humanities Learning Area at Mossbourne.  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, Geography, Psychology and Sociology.  The Learning Area is extremely well-resourced with six fully equipped classrooms, each with an interactive whiteboard and DVD-playing facilities.  The ground floor of the Humanities Learning Area contains thirty computers where classes can be taught and where students can work on breaks and at lunchtime.  

The successful applicant will be a Religious Studies specialist who is passionate in teaching their subject to KS3 and KS4. They will be well organised, energetic, and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and may be starting out as an NQT, or have a proven track record of successful teaching across different key stages and believe that all students will succeed in religious studies. 

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. 

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: 

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)  

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)  

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week 

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation 

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies  

Free staff fitness classes 

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes 

Discounts at local restaurants 

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  

Saturday and holiday paid programme 

Special leave scheme 

Staff appreciation awards and events  

First rate professional development and career opportunities 

Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply) 

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply) 

Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)  

Please view the job description here:   JD Teacher Of Religious Studies

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. 

You can follow us on LinkedIn at – https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/  

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