Second in RE Department

St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ

8 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: Religious education
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPR/UPR
Additional allowances: TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following the retirement of the current post holder after 24 years’ service,the governors of St Anne’s Catholic School seek to appoint a new Second inReligious Education. A committed Christian is desirable, but applications arewelcomed from practising members of non-Catholic denominations whowill be able to lead aspects of the religious life of the school. The successfulcandidate will help to lead a highly successful, supportive department whoteach from Year 7 to Year 13 and will bring a strong, joyful presence to theclassroom. The department also leads PSHE and the Chaplaincy work withinin the school.

Please see job description and person specification for further details.

What the school offers its staff

Religious Education is a core subject at St Anne’s and girls enjoy a wide variety of experiences in their learning. GCSE results are consistently well above national rates. The department is well resourced. All staff are committed to developing the girls’ journey of faith and encouraging the students in their academic study of the subject. Staff at St Anne’s enjoy a very positive CPD programme with a strong commitment to individual career development. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of every decision the school makes.

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.