Teacher of RE (0.6)

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of RE (0.6) job summary

Required for September 2026

TEACHER OF RE

TMS/UPS

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of RE. The successful applicant will demonstrate ability to contribute to the continued success of a friendly, supportive team that enjoys excellent outcomes at both GCSE & A Level, and to contribute to the school's long standing reputation for ensuring high quality academic provision and excellent pastoral care.

Our most recent Ofsted report notes that, ‘Pupils are taught in a caring and supportive environment. Pupils and staff describe it as being part of a community and some a ‘big family’. Pupils are safe, well cared for and valued. Pupils know that staff are there for them.’

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and fitness to work questionnaire.

To apply follow the link from the 'Vacancies' section of our website www.sjp.essex.sch.uk.

Please note that interviews may take place before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

Closing Date: 8 am Friday 13th February 2026

Interviews: TBC

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 St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-payne-catholic-school-chelmsford

Our school is highly oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic success and for the pastoral care of the students.
NOR 1192, including a sixth form of 243 students

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