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  • Start date details

    1st September 2026 subject to clearances

  • Closing date

    12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subjects

Humanities, Humanities, Religious education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR / UPR

Additional allowances

MPR / UPR

Teacher of Humanities (Predominantly RE) - Maternity Cover job summary

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Humanities teacher who is committed to upholding and supporting the Catholic ethos of our school, particularly in the delivery of the R.E. curriculum. The ideal candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, high expectations, and a passion for inspiring young people in their spiritual and academic growth.

They will be able to deliver engaging and thoughtful lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering curiosity, reflection, and a love of learning. We are looking for someone who is reflective and committed to highly intentional, evidence informed teaching, and who recognises that Christ is at the centre of our school community, contributing positively to the collaborative culture and continued success of our high performing department. While experience of teaching GCSE is desirable, we welcome applicants at all stages of their career who are eager to develop and make a meaningful impact within our community.

The successful candidate will:

Teach highly effective lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students

Monitor student progress and contribute to strategies that secure strong outcomes

Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning across the department

Work with experienced colleagues to develop and refine curriculum resources

The ideal candidate will:

Hold strong subject knowledge in Religious Education, or be willing to develop this quickly

Be an effective classroom practitioner with a track record of positive student outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to engage and enthuse students about Economics

Have experience teaching Key Stage 4 and/or Key Stage 5

Be committed, enthusiastic and driven, with a passion for inspiring young people

Be keen to contribute to the continued success of a high-performing school and sixth form

Be willing to engage in ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

At St Mary’s College you will join a dedicated and ambitious staff team committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for every student where nothing is left to chance and no child is left behind. We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Strong behaviour systems which create excellent conditions for learning

Significant investment in professional development

If you would like any further information, please contact either Sam Parish - SParish@smchull.org or Olivia Furbank - OFurbank@smchull.org to arrange a phone call or visit to our school.

In our most recent OFSTED inspection (October 2023), St Mary’s College was judged as OUTSTANDING in all areas, with the inspectors stating: ‘St Mary’s College is a highly ambitious school,’ with this ambition evident, ‘in all areas of the curriculum’.

St Mary’s College was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2017 which was redesignated in 2023 in perpetuity.

St Mary’s College and St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust are immensely proud of all our achievements, not least:

Key Stage 4: Most recent Progress 8 score +0.73

Key Stage 5: Leading regional provider post 16 in the top 2% of all post16 providers in the country.

St Mary’s College is one of the top schools in the country for student progress and was awarded the Sunday Times Secondary Comprehensive School of the Year 2024 Award.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

St Mary’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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About St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy

School type
Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
2438 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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St Mary's College continues to go from strength to strength, offering our students and the community we serve, top quality educational provision, outstanding facilities and a commitment to the highest of standards.

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