22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Thomas More RC Collegeare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Teacher of Religious Education to join our successful and ambitious department from September 2026 on a 12 month maternity cover basis.

This role would suit either an experienced teacher with a proven record of excellent outcomes or an ECT with passion, drive and strong potential.

What the school offers its staff

St Thomas More RC College is a successful and oversubscribed school. Our excellent achievement record ensures that we are highly regarded within the Diocese and the Local Authority.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Teacher of Religious Education to join our successful and ambitious department from September 2026 on a 12 month maternity cover basis.

This role would suit either an experienced teacher with a proven record of excellent outcomes or an ECT with passion, drive and strong potential.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As part of our safer recruitment process we will conduct an internet search of all shortlisted applicants and retain any evidence of identification on file for the successful applicant.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As part of our safer recruitment process we will conduct an internet search of all shortlisted applicants and retain any evidence of identification on file for the successful applicant.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Thomas More RC College

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
792 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

St Thomas More RC College is a successful and oversubscribed school and is at the leading edge of many current initiatives. Our excellent achievement record ensures that we are highly regarded within the Diocese and the Local Authority.

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