Permanent – Full Time
Salary range: Subject to qualifications and experience from Early Career Teacher to our PL2 scale (Approximating to M2 – U3)
Pension - Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
(Details included in candidate pack)
Required from September 2026
Newcastle High School for Girls, the North East of England’s only independent girls’ day school for pupils aged 3–18, is seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies to join our successful and well established Humanities team. This is an opportunity for a reflective and committed teacher to work within a selective academic environment that places equal value on intellectual enquiry and pastoral care.
We are looking for a teacher with high expectations of pupils, secure subject knowledge and a commitment to helping girls develop confidence, critical thinking and thoughtful engagement with complex ideas. Building respectful, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils is central to our ethos. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Religious Studies at GCSE and A Level and the ability to make the subject engaging, rigorous and relevant.
Alongside their classroom teaching, the successful candidate will take on the role of PSHE Coordinator, with responsibility for coordinating the delivery and development of Personal, Social, Health and Economic education across the Senior School. This includes overseeing a coherent, age appropriate curriculum that supports pupils’ wellbeing, safety and preparation for adult life. The role involves close collaboration with teaching colleagues, pastoral staff and external specialists to ensure PSHE provision remains responsive, inclusive and aligned with pupils’ needs.
The Department
Religious Studies at NHSG plays a distinctive role within the curriculum, supporting pupils’ understanding of belief, values and the wider cultural and religious landscape. Pupils study the major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, through teaching that is objective, respectful and academically challenging. Lessons encourage analytical thinking, philosophical reflection and informed discussion, developing pupils’ skills in interpretation, evaluation and dialogue.
The successful candidate will join a supportive Humanities team committed to high academic standards, thoughtful teaching and strong pastoral awareness. This role offers the opportunity to teach pupils across the Senior School and to contribute meaningfully to their intellectual and personal development.
About the School
Newcastle High School for Girls is the leading academic independent girls’ day school in the North East of England. Our pupils are bright, motivated and curious, and the school is known for achieving excellent outcomes within a notably warm and supportive environment. We are based across leafy sites in Jesmond and Sandyford, close to Newcastle city centre and well served by public transport.
NHSG is proud to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, offering the stability, professional development and shared expertise of a national organisation alongside a strong local identity.
Staff benefit from:
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan
• Access to extensive GDST training and professional development
• Training grants for further qualifications
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches and refreshments during term time
• Free on site parking
• Retail discounts via the Pluxee App
• Free financial advice via the HR My Money App
• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A supportive working environment and an excellent location
Closing date: 1st May 2026 at noon. You must be available for interview on Thursday 14th May 2026.
If you would like to visit the school before applying for the role the available date and time to do this is Thursday 23rd April at 4:30pm.
Please contact Sally Ingram HR Co-ordinator at the school to confirm attendance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.