Teacher of Religious Education (maternity cover)
Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MS
Additional allowances
MS
Teacher of Religious Education (maternity cover) job summary
Religious Education Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: June 2026
Contract: Fulltime, MS Pay Grade
Location: RE Department
Closing date: 20 March 2026 at 9am
Are you looking for a new opportunity in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi - Academy Trust, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Blessed William Howard is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Blessed William Howard is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Religious Education Teacher to join our successful RE department from June 2026. This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced qualified teachers, ideally with a degree in Religious Education or a closely related subject. The successful candidate will teach RE across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can:
Inspire, motivate and engage students through dynamic and creative teaching.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to raising achievement and supporting students to reach their full potential.
Bring a genuine passion for Religious Education, contributing positively to the department and wider school community.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, forward thinking RE department with a strong focus on high-quality teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to develop their career in a vibrant and inclusive school environment.
📌 Find out more and apply: www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk
Why Blessed William Howard?
A Christian community with a caring, secure and
disciplined environment.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
High academic standards.
A commitment to success for all.
Ongoing CPD for all staff.
“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report
Why Blessed William Howard?
A Christian community with a caring, secure and
disciplined environment.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
High academic standards.
A commitment to success for all.
Ongoing CPD for all staff.
“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report
Further details and application forms can be accessed via My New Term https://mynewterm.com/ or on the School website. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
Blessed William Howard is proud to part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic MAT, A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777 Email: office@bwh.staffs.sch.uk Web: www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School website
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
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