Teacher of Religious Education

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS (32,916 - £51,048)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic High School are currently seeking a Teacher of Religious Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Religious Education in line with the teachings and values of the Roman Catholic Church and the requirements of the agreed RE syllabus. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing and tracking pupil progress, and maintaining high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

The post holder will fulfil the professional duties of a School Teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, contribute positively to the Catholic life and mission of the school, and support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

This post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin their teaching journey.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

A commitment to safeguarding, teamwork, and continuous professional development is essential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

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

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1057 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-rc-high-school-rochdale

St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.

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