Teacher of Religious Education

St Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) salary dependent on experience TLR2b for second in department available for the right candidate

Teacher of Religious Education job summary

About Our School

Our school is a welcoming, inclusive 11-18 Catholic community where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.

Why Join Us?

A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships

Respectful, engaged students

Nationally recognised academic success

Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing

Our aim is that every student gains enjoyment from their study of RE and will become fluent in the skills necessary for life. The lessons we teach are dynamic, varied and interesting, with all students being challenged in a supportive environment. Teachers individualise their own lessons within the curriculum strand being taught. We use various learning packages to enhance the learning of our students which can be web based, electronic teaching and out of classroom learning resources. The department works closely with the Northampton Diocese with support from our School Chaplain. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.

All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in lines with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

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 Thomas Becket Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 900 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas Becket Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-becket-catholic-school-northampton

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