Teacher of Religious Education
North Cambridge Academy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 2025
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious Education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Religious Education job summary
Teacher of Religious Studies
Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, committed Teacher of Religious Education to join our professional and high-performing Humanities department. We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is totally aligned to our values and who strives for excellence in everything they do. The successful candidate will be an accomplished classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge, while ensuring that students are motivated and challenged through a wide range of opportunities to learn both within and outside of the classroom.
The Opportunity
- A great chance to work collaboratively within a strong, dynamic team
- To teach challenging and enjoyable lessons
- To set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
- To encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their work and study
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence
- Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity
- Be aware of pupils' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
About North Cambridge Academy
Our school opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.
Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: Monday 19th May 2025 - 9am
Interviews will be held on: Shortly after closing date of this advert
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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 are not accepted.
About North Cambridge Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 685 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Cambridge Academy website
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