RE Leader & Classroom Teacher (Senior Leadership Responsibility)
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 6pm
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) + TLR 2
RE Leader & Classroom Teacher (Senior Leadership Responsibility) job summary
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is a primary school located in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. As a 1.5 form entry Catholic school, we are proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, a growing family of Catholic schools committed to excellence, collaboration, and the formation of the whole child. We were recently graded ‘Good’ in our OFSTED inspection in April 2023.
Being part of the Trust provides significant benefits, including:
A shared Catholic ethos and strong support for faith formation
Extensive professional development and leadership pathways
Collaborative Trust networks for curriculum development
Access to high quality Trust-wide resources and expert support
A culture of partnership that strengthens school improvement
Our school community is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning environment that celebrates the unique talents of every child.
RE Leader (Senior Leader Responsibility)
We are seeking an excellent teacher and aspiring or experienced senior leader to join our dedicated team at St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy, taking on the responsibility of leading Religious Education across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to play a central role in shaping the Catholic life of the academy, driving high standards in Religious Education, and inspiring pupils’ spiritual, moral, and academic development.
As part of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence whole‑school practice, support colleagues, and champion our mission as a Catholic school. Comprehensive support, mentoring, and access to Trust-wide RE leadership networks will be provided to help you thrive in this important role.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the Religious Education curriculum across the school
Deliver high-quality, engaging RE lessons that inspire, motivate, and deepen pupils' understanding of faith
Promote a love of learning, reflection, and spiritual growth
Plan and structure RE lessons effectively to secure strong learning outcomes
Support and guide colleagues with subject knowledge, planning, and pedagogy
Lead and contribute to high-quality collective worship and liturgical events
Monitor and assess standards in RE, providing meaningful feedback and driving improvement
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Commitment to upholding and promoting the Catholic ethos of the school
Strong subject knowledge in Religious Education
A commitment to professional development, leadership growth, and whole‑school improvement
Experience teaching in a primary school setting
Strong behaviour management and ability to build a positive, safe learning environment
A genuine passion for supporting children’s academic and spiritual development
Desirable Qualities
Experience teaching or leading Religious Education
Understanding of Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) expectations
Experience supporting colleagues or leading a curriculum area
Knowledge of current RE pedagogy and Catholic education documents
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Why Choose St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
Professional Development Opportunities - Access to ongoing training, workshops, and leadership development programmes
Supportive and Collaborative Team - A welcoming, committed staff team offering mentorship, coaching and professional dialogue
Positive Work-Life Balance - A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, manageable workloads, and supportive leadership
Inclusive and Diverse School Culture - A vibrant ethos of inclusivity where diversity is celebrated and innovation in teaching is encouraged
Excellent Professional Development - As part of a large and well‑established Multi Academy Trust, staff benefit from extensive training opportunities, shared expertise, Trust-wide networks, and strong pathways for career progression
If you are an enthusiastic, committed teacher with the skills and ambition to contribute as a senior leader, and the passion to lead Religious Education and strengthen the Catholic mission of our school, we warmly encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to shape, champion, and elevate RE across the academy, ensuring pupils experience a rich, meaningful and vibrant Catholic education. Salary is in line with the Main Pay Scale (MPS), with leadership responsibilities recognised for the right candidate.
This role requires the post‑holder to be a practising Catholic, committed to living out and supporting the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to applying for the post. Please email
lbirkin@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk or call 01782 235676 to arrange a visit.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 17:00
Teaching Observations and Interviews: w/b 27th April
The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy, as part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). The successful candidate will be required to provide documents in line with the Immigration Act 2006.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy website
School location
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