Teacher of Religious Studies
Brighouse High School, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NY13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Religious Studies job summary
Teacher of Religious Studies
Maternity Cover Main Pay Range
Required from February 2027
An opportunity to join our Religious Studies team and contribute to a school committed to raising achievement for every pupil. Religious Studies plays an important part in school life, encouraging pupils to explore beliefs, consider ethical questions and develop respect for others.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to provide maternity cover from February 2027, teaching Religious Studies at Key Stage 3 and GCSE. Applications from early career teachers are welcome.
Brighouse High School is a single academy trust at the heart of its community. Our values of Kindness, Respect and Success guide our work with pupils, families and colleagues.
Our Ofsted inspection in March 2026 recognised that “Pupils are safe and happy at Brighouse High School.” Inspectors found that pupils behave well, value their positive relationships with staff and learn in an environment where low-level disruption is rare.
The report highlighted the contribution of Religious Studies to pupils’ understanding of different beliefs and cultures, supported by visits to local places of worship. Pupils learn to respect differences, discuss ethical issues and understand the importance of treating others fairly.
Inspectors also noted that “Leaders are supportive of staff and consider their workload and wellbeing.” Staff value opportunities to work collaboratively within their subject teams. We are building on these strengths to improve the consistency of teaching and pupils’ achievement.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before the appointment is confirmed.
Please email Jane Pyrah for further details and an application pack : vacancies@brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk
The information can also be downloaded from the school website https://brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk/join-us/work-for-us/
Closing date for all applications: Midday on Monday 23rd November 2026
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 Brighouse High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1317 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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We are a stand-alone academy, which is proud to have retained its identity at the heart of the community. Our recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2022, recognised that ‘There is an acute awareness of what pupils need to support them in their stage of learning or employment. This runs through the school from Year 7 to the sixth form. Leaders make sure all pupils, including those with SEND, access an ambitious curriculum that stimulates their minds and promotes curiosity.
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