Are you a confident and passionate teacher who has an unwavering commitment to ensure all students not only benefit from a first-class RCS curriculum, but develop an understanding of how RCS can influence and enrich their lives?

Penistone Grammar School has a vacancy for a full-time, permanent Teacher of RCS who has the enthusiasm and drive to join our incredible team.

This role will also incorporate being the Lead Teacher of Health & Social Care.

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary Range: MPS/UPS (ECTs are welcome to apply) with TLR3 (£2061 per annum)

Start Date: January 2026

About the role:

You will be a first-class practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a teacher who has the determination and talent to make a difference in the life of each student you teach; a teacher who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible.

The successful candidate should have previous experience of teaching RCS at KS3/KS4. We also welcome candidates who would be enthusiastic about taking on the challenge that teaching students across a variety of disciplines at KS3 and KS4 will bring.
The role will also include acting as lead for the Health and Social Care course for which a TLR3 is payable.

About our school:

Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Determined, Be Proud and Be Supportive.
We are also extremely proud of our Values Driven approach. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A
level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 25% in the country, and over 95% of students gaining entrance to their preferred choice of university in 2025.

We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role.

We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers colleagues to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model.

Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.

As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence-informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.

Who can I speak to for more information?

For an application form and pack, please contact our Recruitment Partner, Julia Peat at Hays Education on 0114 272 1470 or julia.peat1@hays.com Further information can be found on www.hays.co.uk/jobs/penistone-grammar-school or https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 13 October 2025 at 9.00am.