13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2026

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Job details

Job role

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

UPR/MPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our experienced team of specialist colleagues within the RE Department.

We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

What the school offers its staff


  • Brand-new facilities in teaching areas organised in department clusters
  • Modern classrooms – all with ‘Clevertouch’ screens
  • Expert support and CPD for you as a classroom practitioner – our school is committed to supporting you to be an outstanding teacher
  • Easy to use data sets
  • Peer to peer coaching and mentoring support
  • Participation in a Nursery Vouchers scheme to support childcare
  • Planned career progression, and CPD support for this
  • Regular opportunities to participate in education visits abroad
  • Access to CPD opportunities offered by our local Teaching School Alliance
  • Unique links with industrial partners – opportunities to experience industrial working practices relevant to your subject area or specific interest
  • Funded opportunity to study for a Catholic Teachers’ qualification

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

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About St Benedict's Catholic High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
992 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
St Benedict's Catholic High School website
Email address
andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
Phone number
01946 692275
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Arranging a visit to St Benedict's Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk.

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