Subject Lead Religious Studies and Philosophy

At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it's our people who make this happen. Job title: Subject Lead - Religious Studies & Philosophy Contract type: 24 months Fixed Term Contract Location: Manchester, Milton Keynes or London Salary: Manchester £46,500-£53,300; Milton Keynes or London £48,000-£55,500 Working arrangements: Hybrid - at least one day a week in the office, regular customer visits with national travel and occasional overnight stays Lead people with clarity,purposeand impact, helping your team thrive while shaping the future of education. This is your opportunity to take Religious Studies beyond the classroom and shape how thousands of teachers and learners experience the subject. With assessment reform on the horizon, you will influence the future of education and make a national impact with AQA. You will be joining the market leader for Religious Studies at GCSE, supporting thousands of learners each year. With over 40 Subject Matter Experts in our Subject Support departments, you'll join a vibrant network of colleagues to work with, learn from and share ideas with. Purpose of the role You will lead the Religious Studies subject area, combining subject expertise with strategic leadership to strengthen customer engagement, influence product growth and deliver clear, measurable outcomes that demonstrate impact on engagement and growth in a competitive market. As a visible ambassador for AQA Religious Studies, you will build trust and confidence with diverse stakeholders, working with schools and communities across varied cultural and creative landscapes to ensure our qualifications reflect the diversity of learners. You will be part of a culture where every voice shapes how we design and deliver our offer. Key responsibilities You'll thrive in this role if you have: Demonstrable and recent experience leading a Religious Studies department You don't need a background in Philosophy for this role, though an interest is always welcome.Proven leadership experience, including coaching and building team capability at scale.Excellent communication and presentation skills, adapting your style under pressure and in ambiguous situations.Ability to engage and inspire external stakeholders, building confidence with diverse audiences.A platform to influence education nationally and represent AQA at key events Career development and professional growth in a leading education charity Comprehensive benefits including Bupa Health Insurance, Health Care Cash Plan, Life Assurance and an Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme, generous company pension contributions up to 11.5% and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas Make your mark on Religious Studies education - join AQA and help shape the future. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be unable to maintain an Associate role with AQA or any other exam board. AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you'll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally. Reasonable Adjustments If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at or on . We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate. Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries. If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact: Smart Working We're operating a smart working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England. Equality, diversity and inclusion AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone - regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background - is valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Conflict of Interest Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations. 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