Teacher of RE (maternity cover)

The Hollins, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 March 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - The role will continue until the substantive post holder returns, up to a maximum of 12 months. - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR1 to UPR3 (Annual salary £32,916 to £51,048)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teacher of Religious Studies here at The Hollins.

This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave. The department is led by a very experienced practitioner, who will be responsible for ensuring continuity for our pupils during this interim period. The role will continue until the substantive post holder returns, up to a maximum of 12 months.

Working as part of a multi academy trust supports collaboration with other professionals and helps us enhance our practice. As part of the inclusive LET Education Trust, we are committed to investing in the future of our young people.

Please see the attached job pack for further details on this role and how to apply. A copy of our school application form can be found with the supporting documents for this position.

We look forward to receiving your completed application form together with a letter of application.

What the school offers its staff

Support for our staff:
- Looking after our mental health
- Quality staff professional development
- Measure and respond to staff voice
- Quality behaviour systems in place
- Driving down unnecessary workload

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.

Please view the job pack for full details on this role and how to apply.

If you wish to come and see the school or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact recruitment@thehollins.com.

Commitment to safeguarding

Each school in our Trust has a Child Safeguarding policy and procedure in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance to us
and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff will fully comply with the school’s policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the designated person of any concerns and record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately. Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check
(where applicable to the role in question).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

School Candidate Template Privacy Notice 1 - The Hollins.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

The Hollins - Teacher of RE (2).pdf - 2.55 MB (opens in new tab)

LET Wellbeing charter Feb 2023.pdf - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form - Teachers.doc - 310 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hollins

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 794 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hollins website
• Email address: recruitment@thehollins.com
• Phone number: 01254 233500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hollins

The Hollins is an oversubscribed, highly successful 11-16 school which provides a warm, caring environment; where attainment is above average and achievement is good. We value pupils and staff alike and look forward to welcoming a new addition to our team of dedicated staff.

Arranging a visit to The Hollins

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thehollins.com.

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