Assistant Subject Leader of Religious Education (maternity cover)
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG42 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.1 (pro-rata £2821) 0.8 FTE
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.1 (pro-rata £2821) 0.8 FTE
Assistant Subject Leader of Religious Education (maternity cover) job summary
Assistant Subject Leader of Religious Education
(maternity cover)
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.1 (pro-rata £2821)
0.8 FTE
Commencing 1st September 2026 until April 2027
Blessed George Napier is a popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School in Banbury with an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.
“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school… enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their physical and mental well-being… and study and ambitious curriculum.”
OFSTED, November 2022
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Religious Education to join our supportive and faith-centred school as our Assistant Subject Leader (maternity cover). The successful candidate will inspire students to explore faith, ethics, and spirituality while promoting the gospel values of the school.
You will deliver engaging RE lessons, support the spiritual development of pupils, and contribute positively to the life and mission of the school. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about teaching, committed to high standards, and supportive of the Catholic ethos.
Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers who are confident at teaching GCSE and A-Level and are willing to support the Catholic life of the school.
If you are committed to helping young people grow academically, morally, and spiritually, we would love to hear from you.
Our people are at the heart of our success and in return we can offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding and supportive team
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Entry into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Genuine commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to education staff discount schemes
- The opportunity to support the wider school life such as trips abroad, drama performances, our student and staff choir and after school sporting activities
All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.
If you have any questions, please contact: Tara Mawn, Assistant Headteacher (Catholic Life), Tmaw6017@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or
Lizzie Harris, Head of RE, lharris@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or call us on 01295 264216
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
BGN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES.
WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 908 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Blessed George Napier is the only Catholic Secondary School in North Oxfordshire and are held in high regard across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. We are popular, over-subscribed, with an
excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.
“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school …. enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their
physical and mental well-being …. and study an ambitious curriculum.”
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