Head of Religious Education
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH29 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
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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