Teacher of Religious Education
St Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT62 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 or Easter 2026
Closing date
19 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 August 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious Education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) TLR2b (£5,639) for second in department available for the right candidate
Teacher of Religious Education job summary
Do you want to work in a school rated “GOOD” in all areas in November 2022, but also
That has undergone rapid change?
Where the culture and ethos of the school is not just a fancy poster in reception, but something that we live and breathe every day?
With dedicated and caring staff who put the pupils and their learning, growth and personal development first?
Where the teacher is valued as the expert?
That has a very clear and systematic approach to improving students’ attitude to learning?
That takes workload seriously and provides additional PPA (up to 16%) to support staff to forge relationships with parents to improve behaviour and attitudes to learning?
That values staff input, feedback and collaboration as the school moves on our mission to excellence?
That provides staff CPD to develop their practice and skills both internally but also recognised national qualifications.
That prioritises a ‘Knowledge Rich’ curricular approach, valuing the importance of a curriculum accessible to all?
If your answer to the above questions is a yes, then please carry on reading this advert. You are just who we are looking for!
Our aim is that every student gains enjoyment from their study of RE and will become fluent in the skills necessary for life. The lessons we teach are dynamic, varied and interesting, with all students being challenged in a supportive environment. Teachers individualise their own lessons within the curriculum strand being taught. We use various learning packages to enhance the learning of our students which can be web based, electronic teaching and out of classroom learning resources. The department works closely with the Northampton Diocese with support from our School Chaplain. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.
All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in lines with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.
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 St Thomas Becket Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 900 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School website
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