Teacher of Religious Education - Maternity Cover

Full Time - MPS/UPS  

TLR may be available but is dependent on responsibilities and leadership experience  

Start date: September 2026 

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 12pm 

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of Teacher of Religious Studies at Copthall School. 

At Copthall School, we work hard to ensure all our girls receive an excellent education which will open up myriad opportunities for them, post-18. 

We recognise the role education can play in addressing social inequalities and being a culturally diverse girls’ school, Religious Studies plays a significant part in celebrating and supporting the wide range of cultures that our students represent. 

Through our Religious Studies curriculum, we support our young people to better understand the world around them.  

Religious Studies is popular across our school community and is taught as a core subject across Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as us offering a GCSE and A level pathway in Key Stages 4 and 5.  

We are looking to recruit a passionate, outward looking Teacher of Religious Studies who will inspire our young people through their teaching and support students to make outstanding progress. Applications are welcome from ECT’s. 

The successful candidate will not only be an excellent teacher with a strong subject knowledge, they will also have a commitment to supporting the personal development of the young people at Copthall, working collaboratively in a small but effective team to ensure that that lessons are engaging, meet the needs of all students are relevant to the students within our amazing school. They should also have an infectious passion for Religious Studies and a willingness to building partnerships across the local community.  

Academic excellence, inclusivity and strong pastoral care is what Copthall is renowned for. We create a safe and nurturing space and we work in partnership with a range of organisations and companies to build our students’ confidence, broaden their experiences and develop their curious minds. We believe that all students can achieve highly regardless of their starting points. Our commitment to this belief underpins all aspects of our work with students, staff and families. 

Copthall School remains an award winning school from outstanding Governance to students winning national competitions including the Tycoons in Schools Award, for the second time!

Our outcomes for GCSEs and A-Levels/Vocational remain strong as we continue to boast a ‘well-above average’ progress score. We celebrate an excellent success rate in University applications and we are proud that not only do our students gain places in a range of universities including Oxford and LSE, they also secure degree apprenticeships with organisations such as TFL and the Bank of England. 

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.

Candidates will need to demonstrate: 

• A commitment to our School Values 

• The ability to enthuse students with a love of Religious Studies 

• Excellent teaching practices 

• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families 

• A commitment to, and be passionate about, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement for learners of all abilities across all Key Stages 

• A commitment to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every student can succeed 

• The resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students 

• A commitment to promoting extra-curricular trips and activities 

We Offer: 

• An ethos of high expectations for students and staff 

• Excellent facilities and resources 

• A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff through our CPL Wednesday programme 

• A well-being package which includes a well-being day for every member of staff 

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student. 

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students. 

Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via: https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm 

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check. 

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937 

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk. 

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 12pm – Interviews will take place Thursday 21st May and Friday 21st May 2026  

The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended. 

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.