Are you driven by a desire to help students explore big questions about life, belief, and ethics? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Secondary Religious Education Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive school community.

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

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary Range: MPS/UPS (ECTs are welcome to apply)

Start Date: January 2026

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Religious Studies practitioner to teach students of all abilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for Religious Studies, with the ability to inspire curiosity, respectful discussion, and a love of learning in every student. In addition to RS, the successful candidate will also contribute to the delivery of statutory PSHCE lessons as part of our whole-school personal development curriculum. A level experience is advantageous but not necessary.

You will be joining a fully resourced, supportive department made up of subject specialists who are committed to collaborative planning, professional growth, and delivering an inclusive curriculum that reflects the diverse world our students live in.

About our school:

Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Kind, 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 20 October 2025 at 9.00am.