Subject Lead for RE

Bradford Academy, Bradford, BD4 7QS

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR 2B (£6,410)

Subject Lead for RE job summary

Religious Education plays a vital role in our vision of developing responsible, respectful and resilient young people. We are seeking an ambitious and passionate Subject Leader for RE who can inspire students through engaging teaching whilst leading the continued development of a high-quality curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is ready to take the next step in leadership or an experienced middle leader looking to make a lasting impact within a supportive and ambitious academy. Bradford Academy's vision is centred on helping every learner achieve their full potential spiritually, personally and academically.

As Subject Leader for RE, you will champion your subject across Key Stages 3 and 4, working closely with the Head of Department to drive standards, curriculum development and student outcomes. You will help lead teaching and learning within the department, support colleagues through coaching and collaboration and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that every student receives an engaging and challenging RE education that broadens perspectives and encourages thoughtful exploration of faith, ethics and the world around them.

Bradford Academy is a diverse and inclusive all-through Church of England academy serving children from the age of two to sixteen. Staff benefit from support, challenge and investment, with wellbeing and professional development at the heart of our approach. We are looking for someone who shares our moral purpose, embraces our ethos and has the determination to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and the wider community.

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 Bradford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1549 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradford-academy

Bradford Academy ‘continues to be good. Relationships between adults and pupils and between pupils are cordial and open. This means that there is an atmosphere of mutual respect and care in the school. This has a very positive impact on learning and pupils’ progress’. Ofsted 2017

We have recently celebrated our tenth anniversary and continue to be judged by Ofsted as a ‘good school’. Having expanded our age range with Learners from the ages of 2 to 19, you will appreciate that this is no mean feat and we don’t sit still. We invest in supporting our Learners and our staff - we know that they are integral to our success.

Bradford holds a vibrant, diverse community and possesses unique character. Its diversity reflects Britain. The Academy plays an important part in preparing young people for life in our complex society. Learners are prepared to be active participants in their own communities through developing relationships and understanding the importance of exercising their voice. We hold this dear and believe it to be a major reason behind our success. We are developing leaders for the future; both staff and Learners. If you share our drive to make the school outstanding, make things happen and want to place your efforts where employees and students are known, valued and understood then we want to hear from you.

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