Teacher of Religious Education

Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 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 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Religious Education job summary

We are looking for an inspiring individual to be a Teacher of Religious Education at Farlingaye. This is a full-time, permanent post starting in September 2026. There is also the potential of a TLR to have oversight of a Key Stage for the right candidate. You will be joining a popular and successful department with a high quality uptake at GCSE and A Level, excellent outcomes, and a committed team of talented and experienced teachers. The department benefits from well-resourced teaching facilities and a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities.

In Humanities we aim to develop an enthusiastic, progressive and challenging learning environment for all students, by providing interesting and stimulating lessons and using a range of engaging teaching & learning styles, both inside and outside the classroom.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact our HR team on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720 should you wish to visit the school or have any questions.

Should you wish to discuss the job role in further details, please contact Peter Smith, Headteacher or Nick Webb, Head of Faculty either at the school or on psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk , nwebb@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Friday 15th May 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Farlingaye High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1883 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Farlingaye High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farlingaye-high-school

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