RE Teacher

University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS to UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  MPS to UPS3

RE Teacher job summary

Are you the kind of person who can spark a philosophical debate before morning break… and still remember to set homework?
Do you believe Plato, pizza, and prayer can all happily coexist in one lesson?
Can you pronounce eschatology before your first coffee?

If so… we might just be your people.

✨ The Role (a.k.a. Your Next Adventure)

We’re on the lookout for an inspiring, slightly eccentric (in the best way) Religious Education teacher to join our vibrant team at University Collegiate School in Bolton.

You’ll teach curious young minds about:

• Big ideas (Is there a purpose to life? Why does pineapple on pizza divide humanity?)

• World religions and belief systems

• Ethics, morality, and how to disagree kindly

• The art of asking really good questions

Bonus points if you can make Year 9 gasp in amazement at a parable.

🧠 What We’re Looking For

You might be our ideal candidate if you…

✅ Love debate, discussion and the occasional dramatic pause
✅ Can turn “Sir/Miss, why are we learning this?” into a brilliant conversation
✅ Know your way around major world religions (and maybe a few lesser-known ones for spice)
✅ Have a sense of humour stronger than a Year 8 dodgeball throw
✅ Can build relationships faster than students can spot a free lesson

Teaching experience is essential—passion is non-negotiable.

🎒 What You’ll Get in Return

At UCS Bolton, we offer more than just a job:

• An additional day of leave - a wellness day to focus on your wellbeing

• Cycle to work scheme and family friendly policies

• A supportive, forward-thinking school community

• Students who will surprise, challenge, and occasionally confuse you (in a good way)

• Opportunities to innovate and bring your weird and wonderful ideas to life

• Tea. Lots of tea. Possibly biscuits.

🚀 A Typical Day Might Include:

• Leading a lively debate about free will

• Explaining karma using a football analogy

• Comforting a student having an existential crisis before lunch

• Celebrating a moment when everything just clicks

💬 Important Question

Can you answer “What is truth?” without causing a staff meeting debate that lasts 45 minutes?

Perfect. You’ll fit right in.

📩 Apply Now

Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your ability to say “That’s a great question” at least 15 times a day.

University Collegiate School, Bolton is ready for you.
Are you ready for us?

School tours are being held on Wednesday 17th June at 9.20am and 4pm.

✨ Come teach the subject that doesn’t just ask for answers… it asks better questions.

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

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.

About University Collegiate School

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 604 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Collegiate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-collegiate-school

Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!

Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.

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