Location
London

Salary
£37,870.00 – £56,154.00

About the Role
A rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed Head of Religious Education (RE) and Citizenship to lead a subject area that plays an important role in shaping young people's understanding of the world and their place within it. You will provide clear direction and leadership for both subjects, ensuring high-quality teaching, an engaging curriculum, and strong outcomes for all students. This role involves inspiring a love of learning, promoting inclusive classroom practice, and creating opportunities for students to explore different perspectives, challenge assumptions, and understand the diverse society in which we live.

You will lead the development and delivery of a broad, engaging, and ambitious RE and Citizenship curriculum, support and develop colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, monitor student progress and outcomes, and create a classroom culture where students feel confident to ask questions, express their views, and engage respectfully with different perspectives. You will promote inclusion, tolerance, mutual respect, and an understanding of British values, while contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting students' personal development and preparation for life beyond the classroom.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference by shaping learning, influencing young people's perspectives, and making a lasting impact within a vibrant and diverse school community.

About Lift Aylward
Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11–18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. The school serves a richly diverse community where many students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. The inclusive ethos ensures every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive.

In the latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025), Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors noting that “inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled” and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.

About Lift Schools
Lift Schools comprises 62 primary, secondary, and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. The trust believes education can transform lives and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

How We Support You
Lift Schools is dedicated to supporting, valuing, and enabling staff to grow throughout their careers. This includes high-quality professional development, career progression, wellbeing support, and opportunities to connect and collaborate across the network. The trust invests in its people to help them do their best work and thrive in their roles.

Additional Information
Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process is fair and consistent, aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. Employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time, and flexible working opportunities will be considered. The trust is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher with strong subject expertise and a clear vision for RE and Citizenship. Experience in leading curriculum development and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching is essential. You should have a proven ability to motivate others and build positive relationships.

About You
You are passionate about inspiring young people to think deeply, question the world around them, and develop their own understanding of faith, beliefs, and society. You believe education is about more than examination results; it is about helping young people develop the knowledge, confidence, and understanding to navigate the world thoughtfully and responsibly. You have high expectations for yourself and your students and are committed to promoting inclusion, tolerance, mutual respect, and British values.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required. Relevant experience in Religious Education and Citizenship teaching is expected. Leadership experience within a school setting is desirable.