Teacher of RE
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2026
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
- M1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:
Deliver high-quality, engaging RE lessons that deepen students’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of faith.
Contribute to a curriculum that encourages students to think critically, reflect spiritually, engage with big questions, and develop respect for the beliefs others.
Support the Catholic life and mission of the school, modelling positive values and helping to nurture the spiritual growth of every young person.
Work Collaboratively as part of an ambitious, supportive and dedicated department and wider school community.
Contribute to wider school initiatives, enrichment opportunities and the liturgical life of St Bede’s
What the school offers its staff
At St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, we are proud to be a community where every young person is supported, challenged and inspired to become who God calls them to be and to set the world ablaze with their gifts, talents and purpose. Our school is a vibrant community that places faith, excellence and the flourishing of both students and staff at the heart of everything we do.
As a valued member of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, we benefit from belonging to a strong family of schools across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland. United by a shared mission Better Schools, Better Communities, Better Futures in Christ our Trust is committed to developing exceptional learning environments where every child can thrive spiritually, academically and personally.
We take staff wellbeing seriously. Our Workload and Wellbeing Charter reflects our commitment to ensuring colleagues feel valued, supported and able to flourish in their professional lives. We believe that when staff thrive, students thrive.
We offer you the chance to teach a rich and meaningful curriculum, work in a welcoming and faith driven community, and inspire students who show curiosity, compassion and a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Safeguarding is fundamental to all we do. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is dedicated to promoting the welfare of children and young people and responds in line with local safeguarding procedures. All posts within the Trust require an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 937 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- evasey@st-bedes.org
- Phone number
- 0191 5876220
At St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College we aim to deliver world class education. We are a rapidly expanding Roman Catholic school with 918 students aged 11-18 years. Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.
St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Arranging a visit to St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email evasey@st-bedes.org.
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