RE Teacher

Stanchester Academy, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Anticipated start date: January 2027 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (351)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed-term Contract for up to one year (maternity cover) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with the ability to teach Religious Education.
• Has high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Is passionate about developing engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Can motivate, challenge and inspire young people.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The opportunity to teach in a supportive and ambitious secondary academy.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives, aspirations and achievements of young people.

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.

About Stanchester Academy

Located in the heart of Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Stanchester Academy is a vibrant and ambitious secondary school where students and staff are supported to thrive. Driven by our values of ambition, respect and community, we foster a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to inspiring young people and helping every student achieve their full potential.

Stanchester Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational RE Teacher to join our committed teaching team on a maternity cover basis from January 2027, or earlier if possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, encourage thoughtful discussion and help students achieve their full potential in Religious Education. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about high-quality teaching and learning.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TRUST WIDE Secondary Teacher JD.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stanchester Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 829 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stanchester Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanchester-academy

Arranging a visit to Stanchester Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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