29 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2c £8279

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Holy Family Catholic School is seeking an inspiring, strategic, and student-centred Head of Religious Education. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated teacher to shape a dynamic curriculum and ensure exceptional outcomes for all students.

About the Role

As Head of Religious Education, you will play a pivotal role in driving high standards of teaching and learning across the subject. You will lead a committed team, ensuring high-quality curriculum design, effective assessment, and excellent progress for all learners.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

The Holy Family Catholic School, part of The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, serves Keighley and surrounding villages in a beautiful rural setting. We offer:

  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Whole-school leadership experiences
  • A supportive, friendly, and enthusiastic staff team
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential counselling and mental health support
  • 24/7 GP Service: Instant medical advice, virtual appointments, and prescriptions
  • Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
  • Vivup Discounts: High-street savings and lifestyle benefits
  • Pension Scheme: Excellent pension provision
  • Learning Days: Access to inspirational external speakers and networking opportunities
  • Staff Recognition: Annual awards celebrating outstanding contribution and performance

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
700 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@bcwcat.co.uk

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is part of The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, serving the town of Keighley and surrounding villages in pleasant rural surroundings. The school is on a rapid improvement journey. Governors appointed a new Headteacher in September 2021, and the school leadership team has also been recently restructured.

Arranging a visit to The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@bcwcat.co.uk.

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