8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    3 March 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    14 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time: Full-Time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650 - £49,084

Pay scale

UPS/MPS

Additional allowances

TLR1B

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint a first rate, enthusiastic Head of Department for RE with the ability to teach across the full age and ability range. We are looking for a committed candidate to fulfil this important role and to provide leadership in the Catholic Life and mission of the school. If you are highly motivated, have a passion for RE and have the ability to inspire our pupils then we would love to hear from you. It is a requirement for the candidate to be a practicing Catholic.

The RE Department is a successful, supportive one and offers qualifications at both Key Stages 4 and 5. The department is equipped with 5 well-appointed classrooms and is well-resourced.

The successful candidate will be:

  • An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering good and outstanding lessons.

  • Someone who is passionate about RE and has the ability to inspire a love of subject
  • Committed to the school’s vision and demonstrating compassion through the mission statement

  • Dedicated in ensuring students achieve the best outcomes.


About Broughton Hall Catholic High School

Broughton Hall is a Catholic High School is an Ofsted rated Good provider (2022), which is proud of our strong Catholic ethos and values. The school has an excellent reputation and promotes an inclusive education which develops creativity, confidence and independence. The school is committed to the continuous professional development of all staff including Aspiring Leaders, NPQML and NPQSL programmes.

What the school offers its staff

  • Pensions Scheme – Teacher Pension Scheme for teaching staff or Merseyside Pension Fund for support staff
  • Regular training and development programme
  • Access to occupational health
  • An enhanced Occupational Health & Well-Being App (Smart Clinic) with access to a wide variety of services e.g.

o Virtual GP

o 24 hour employee assistance line

o Physiotherapy

o Mental Health Services

o Self-support and guidance tools

  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare Vouchers
  • Supportive work environment where all staff are valued
  • Continuous professional development for all staff and follow a whole school approach to staff performance and development

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020), shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
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Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to smithg@broughtonhall.com

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Additional documents

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About Broughton Hall Catholic High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1249 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
0151 541 9440

Secondary School
Head Teacher: Mr G M Preston B.A. (Hons), NPQH, PGCE
N.O.R. 1211 including 182 in Sixth Form

Arranging a visit to Broughton Hall Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smithg@broughtonhall.com.

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