14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    8 April 2025

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

£36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) TLR1C

Subject Lead for Religious Education job summary

Subject Leader for Religious Education

Required for September 2025

Salary Scale MPS/UPS plus TLR1C

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted 2025 rated and Catholic Schools Inspection 2023 rated ‘Outstanding School’ where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment We are looking to appoint a talented, well qualified Subject Leader for Religious Education to join a highly effective department. The successful candidate will have a passion for Religious Education, be hard-working, flexible and will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive department whose goal is to secure the best possible outcomes for students. As we are a Catholic school, Religious Educationis of the highest importance in the College and is considered the ‘core of the core’. Our Progress 8 score is 1.48 and we have a high number of pupils continuing at A Level. The subject is well respected and enjoyed by students and we ensure that we fulfil the recommended curriculum time as outlined in the Bishop’s Directory.

St Ignatius College is:

A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich, history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual

A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued

A school where teachers are developed ‘through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed

Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding practitioner

Believe in the right of every student to succeed

Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students

Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a rea

l team player

Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction

Be well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated

Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values

What we offer:

Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other

Paid Personal/well-being Day

A highly organised, energetic and well-equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject

ECT Induction Programme with weekly support sessions

Professional Thursdays

Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teacher Training Programmes, progression opportunities, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes

Cycle scheme

Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have a desire to work with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and a desire to be an excellent role model - making a real difference to our students’ lives, then this is the role for you. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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About St Ignatius College

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1064 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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