Teacher of Religious Studies & Psychology

Are you passionate about Religious Studies and Psychology and dedicated to helping every student thrive? We are looking for a teacher who can inspire and excite students and who can encourage inquisitive minds to consider the issues affecting individuals and their well-being. Your passion and creativity will be important to continue to develop the subjects in the school. We are looking to explore the future possibilities for creating more learning outside the classroom and to run trips that make the subject come alive for all our students. Our key intent as a school is to make our subjects real and relevant to our students and for them to recognise these links.

You will join a supportive and friendly team, where your input will be encouraged and valued, where you can hone and develop the skills for whatever steps you would like to take in the future.

Your Role:

Teaching and Learning

Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons for students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5

Assess and track student progress, offering support and encouragement to help them reach their full potential.

Contribute to the development of an inspiring and enriching curriculum.

Ensure lessons are inclusive, meeting the needs of all learners.

Pastoral Care:

Provide thoughtful guidance and support as a tutor to a group of students, helping them grow both academically and personally.

Contribute to the academy’s broader mission and community values.

Take an active role in our vibrant extra-curricular program, offering students experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep commitment to student success. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

You’ll be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, or any subsequent legislation.

About the school:

Larkmead School is a welcoming, ambitious, and dynamic school, brimming with energy, opportunity, and possibility. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, our mission—"Everyone Matters"—is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where both students and staff can thrive every day.

As a fully comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form, we are proud of our strong culture of respect and responsibility. Our classrooms are calm and purposeful, guided by a “warm but strict” approach that ensures every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Located on the out skirts of Abingdon, Larkmead is easily accessible from Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Abingdon, and Didcot. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a school that feels like a community.

Benefits of working at Larkmead include:

• A commitment to offer flexible working whenever we can and to support the work-life balance of our employees
• An open and honest approach to school leadership where leaders regularly invite feedback and respond to it directly
• Full support for your professional development and future training needs (CPD)
• Forward-thinking pedagogical approaches grounded firmly in research
• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

Larkmead is proud to be part of the Cambrian Learning Trust, a network of schools nurturing opportunities and career development. Collaboration is an important benefit of working at Larkmead, with students and staff benefitting from our work with Trust schools and other schools locally and regionally. More information about the trust can be found here: Cambrian Learning Trust - Home

Interview process

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date, with interviews taking place the week commencing 22nd June 2026

The interview process will include teaching a lesson and a panel interview.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rich Evans or Jonathan Dennett, Co-Heads of School via email on: head@lar.cambrianlt.org.

The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of their job role.