Teacher of Religious Education

Aston Manor Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01st January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (668)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1-UPS3

Teacher of Religious Education job summary

Teacher of Religious Education

Permanent, Full Time

Aston Manor Academy

MPS1 - UPS3, £34,069 - £52,835 per annum

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Religious Education, the role has arisen due to the resignation of the current post holder. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent practitioner of core Religious Education, is able to motivate and inspire students and will further support the high achievements of the department. There is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate who has the ability and/or experience to teach Religious Education at Key Stage 5. This role is suited to both ECTs and experienced teachers.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving student’s. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated one of the best for progress in Birmingham!

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities, including support for ECTs under the Early Career Teacher (ECT) framework.
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to BHSF Connect
• A technology scheme with Curry’s and a cycle to work scheme.
• A golden ticket day
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (Teaching Staff)
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at HR@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Monday 2

nd

November 2026, 12pm midday

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Equitas Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, right to work check, online search and references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Aston Manor Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 990 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Aston Manor Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aston-manor-academy

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is one of the best in Birmingham for attainment and progress!
As part of Equitas Academies Trust, Aston Manor Academy lives and breathes by the values of:
All different: All equal: All achieving.

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