Teacher of Religious Education (Possible TLR for an exceptional candidate)

St Mary's Catholic High School, Manchester, M29 7EE

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32,916pa and £52,048
• Pay scale: Teachers' Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  opportunity for a TLR 2b for an exceptional candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A good Honours Graduate in an appropriately related discipline with Qualified Teacher Status (or due to achieve in Summer 2026
• We are looking to welcome a motivated, inspiration and enthusiastic individual with experience and/or teaching practice as a classroom teacher of Religious Education. The appointed applicant will have the skill to inspire our young people to ask the big questions of meaning, purpose and faith in their lives and to encourage them to achieve their best. We therefore expect applicants to have an excellent understanding of Religious Education in a Catholic School; both its teaching and assessment, along with the ability to implement strategies to inform teaching and help students to develop and progress.
• Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. For an exceptional candidate the opportunity to work within the department leadership Team is a possibility; for which a teaching a learning responsibility allowance would be available.
• To apply for this post, applicants must complete and submit the CES Teacher Application Form and the CES Consent to Obtain References documents. These documents are available to download from the vacancy section of the school website https://ww.stmaryshchs.org.uk/vacancies
• A good Honours Graduate in an appropriately related discipline with Qualified Teacher Status (or due to achieve in Summer 2026
• We are looking to welcome a motivated, inspiration and enthusiastic individual with experience and/or teaching practice as a classroom teacher of Religious Education. The appointed applicant will have the skill to inspire our young people to ask the big questions of meaning, purpose and faith in their lives and to encourage them to achieve their best. We therefore expect applicants to have an excellent understanding of Religious Education in a Catholic School; both its teaching and assessment, along with the ability to implement strategies to inform teaching and help students to develop and progress.
• Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. For an exceptional candidate the opportunity to work within the department leadership Team is a possibility; for which a teaching a learning responsibility allowance would be available.
• To apply for this post, applicants must complete and submit the CES Teacher Application Form and the CES Consent to Obtain References documents. These documents are available to download from the vacancy section of the school website https://ww.stmaryshchs.org.uk/vacancies

What the school offers its staff

• Our school has been recognised by Trade Unions through the Valued Worker Scheme which recognises that our school promotes the adoption of policies and practices that demonstrate an our commitment to treating all employees fairly, equitably and with dignity through the adoption of the following six principles:

• enabling all employees to have a safe, secure and enjoyable working environment;

• ensuring the wellbeing and dignity at work of all employees;

• providing CPD for all employees;

• providing good pay and conditions which include a commitment to the living wage;*

• having formal agreed mechanisms for consultation and negotiation, working in partnership with employees and trade unions;

• ensuring policy development and working practices are informed by the use of information and evidence.

• To support this commitment, the school provides access to a range of mental health resources, such as the wellbeing employee service, reflection sessions with mental health professionals and 1-1 in house counselling. Additionally the school has appointed a Mental Health Lead who has responsible for the wellbeing of both staff and students and is developing a Wellbeing Committee with the aim of improving staff wellbeing by promoting a positive and supportive school culture that will look to have been involved in both physical and virtual wellbeing weeks.

• Additional information regarding employee benefits and wellbeing support can be found in the application pack issued to advertise this post

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

St Mary's Catholic High School and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced Disclosure procedure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Applicant Pack - Teacher of RE - March 26.pdf - 1.43 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Catholic High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic High School website
• Email address: recruitment@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01942 884144
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school-manchester

St. Mary’s is a successful and unique 11-18 school and 6th Form and we hope that you get a flavour of our amazing community through our school website.

We are very much first and foremost a Catholic high school. That means our values and vision are rooted in the teachings, example and life of Jesus Christ. This does not mean we expect every member of staff to be a practising Catholic, but we do expect every member of staff to share our values and be active in promoting the Catholic life of the school through their daily interactions. Our Mission Statement is focused upon helping every person have a sense of self-belief so that they feel safe and happy, proud to be associated with St Mary’s so that we are able to share God’s love and thrive in our lives.

In 2019, the school was judged to be “Good” noting the impact of the, intelligent and determined leadership” in our school. We are looking forward to building on our successes as a transformational school. We are ambitious to provide the best possible education for our students and constantly challenge ourselves to improve.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk.

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