Job Description

HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP & RE FROM SEPTEMBER 2025
Are you available to consider a Subject Lead position for CITIZENSHIP & RE in a top Hackney School from September?

• Hackney, East London
• Citizenship & RE Subject Lead Teacher post.
• September start / can be flexible
• Popular school with excellent support.
• Full Time Citizenship & RE Teacher role
• Strong Senior Leadership Team / Solid Humanities Department.
• Positive learning environment

ABOUT THE SCHOOL - HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP & RE
Are you a passionate educator with a love for Citizenship and Religious Education? Are you ready to lead in a thriving, high-performing East London secondary school?
This popular East London School are seeking an inspiring Head of Citizenship and RE to join a dynamic and well-established Humanities faculty from September. This is a key leadership post for the school, ideal for an experienced teacher with a strong grasp of both subjects, who is eager to shape an engaging curriculum and support a diverse and enthusiastic student body.
The school is large, oversubscribed, and celebrated for its diversity, reflecting the vibrancy of its Hackney community. Ofsted rates the school as "Good with many strengths", and it is widely recognised for its inclusive ethos and culture of high expectations. Enthusiastic, committed teachers thrive here - supported by strong leadership and a collaborative staff culture.
You will be joining a team of talented educators who are deeply committed to creating consistently outstanding teaching and learning. As Head of Citizenship and RE, you will lead curriculum planning, contribute to whole-school values education, and ensure every student is equipped to thrive as thoughtful, informed members of society.
The school has fantastic support throughout and a good learning environment with excellent facilities, large grounds, a large staff car park and places to lock up bikes etc.
The school are keen to hear about suitable Citizenship / RE Teachers who:

• Are experienced classroom practitioners, with a strong track record in Citizenship and/or Religious Education
• Have a deep commitment to inclusive education and social justice
• Are passionate about inspiring young people through thought-provoking, values-driven learning
• Has excellent leadership skills and is ready to lead a small but important department
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Essential skills and experience for the HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP & RE position

• A successful track record of improving pupil performance
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education
• The ability to use and manipulate data to raise student achievement
• Sound mathematical ability and familiarity with data management systems such as Excel
• Evidence of supporting and challenging students who under-perform
• Awareness of national initiatives in education
• The ability to raise standards and an understanding of how to develop learning and teaching across the department
• Ability to develop systems to support pupils both academically, socially and pastorally
• The ability to manage and inspire a variety of students.
• Flexibility and an ability to work under pressure

The school can offer you: HEAD OF CITIZENSHIP & RE

• children and young people who are eager to learn and progress
• staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
• an excellent physical environment in new facilities
• a school committed to your professional development
• work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated
• If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career in a forward-thinking and supportive school that genuinely values its staff.
To apply or find out more about this Citizenship and RE post, please get in touch with Reeson Education today.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%