Teacher of Religious Education

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Religious Education job summary

We currently have a position available within John F Kennedy Catholic School for an innovative Teacher of Religious Education to be part of the wider Humanities faculty by delivering exemplary RE lessons and raising class attainment and engagement with regards to teaching, learning and assessment.

Job overview

We are looking for a committed Teacher of Religious Education to be a key part of our learners’ Humanities education, by delivering engaging Religious Education lessons in line with the wider curriculum requirements. You’ll have the ability to inspire and understand students’ learning needs, assessing progress in RE along the way with an awareness of how to raise and sustain achievement within the subject.

Job requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Relevant specialist qualifications and subject experience (e.g BA Hons degree)
• Understanding of curriculum requirements for Religious Education and Humanities
• Ability to deliver differentiated lessons for different learning styles, ensuring that all pupils can achieve

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a dedicated Humanities team at John F Kennedy Catholic School, with access to professional development opportunities as well as the chance to make a key contribution to our learner’s educational progress.

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

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 John F Kennedy Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John F Kennedy Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-f-kennedy-catholic-school-hemel-hempstead

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