Teacher of Religious Studies & History
Liverpool College, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 8BG15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- M1-UPR3
What skills and experience we're looking for
- To evaluate the teaching and learning strategies and resources deployed.
- To be accountable for attainment, achievement and progress in the classes taught.
- To ensure a duty of care at all times to safeguard and promote the welfare of all.
- To contribute to the moral and spiritual development of.
- To maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and courteous, positive relations with, parents, colleagues and visitors.
- To actively support and promote positive professional and curriculum links across all educational phases of the College.
- To actively engage with the performance management process and continue with personal and professional development.
- To adhere to school policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook and other documentation available.
- To liaise with parents/carers and outside agencies when necessary.
What the school offers its staff
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1660 pupils.
The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of
Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park. The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding
member of the Headmaster's Conference and was a fee-paying school until September
2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The
College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the
most oversubscribed schools in the North of England. The College is a diverse, multi-faith
inclusive school which draws pupils and staff from every community in the Merseyside
region and we are determined to become a beacon of excellence in educational practices
of inclusion, antiracism, and equity. Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas
by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019. The College is guided by its motto: Not
Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education
of the whole child is further explained at www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk . We seek to focus
on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our
learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge. Our commitment to Learning with Character
and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and
ensure we continue our founders' intention to make the formation of character a prime
purpose of education. Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward looking
school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating
the whole person. Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced
DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer. At Liverpool College, we
pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications
from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of
our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and
wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of
belonging and is empowered to be their best.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Liverpool College
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1653 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Liverpool College website
- Email address
- vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 724 4000
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1660 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP
The College is organized into two phases and five schools:
• The Primary Phase consists of the Pre-Prep (Reception-Year 2) and Preparatory School (Year 3-Year 6) and each are housed in their own buildings.
• The Secondary Phase consists of the Senior School (Middle School (Years 7-9) and Upper School (Years 10-11)) and the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) which share classroom facilities. The Sixth Form also has its own centre.
From September 2025, the leadership of the College will be led by the Principal who is supported by two Vice Principals who are responsible for our educational provision in the primary phase and secondary phase respectively, and by the School Business Manager who will be responsible for the financial management of the College and the operation of its core business and support services.
The wider senior leadership team (College Development Group) will include the Head of Boarding and six Assistant Principals. Two Assistant Principals have College-wide responsibilities (AP: Safeguarding & Wellbeing and AP: Inclusion), three Assistant Principals have responsibilities in the secondary phase (AP: Head of Sixth Form. AP: LCA Curriculum & Learning and AP: LC+ Curriculum & Learning) and in the primary phase there is an Assistant Principal: Deputy Head of Primary.
At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.
OUR HISTORY
The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. It is a Church of England foundation that has always been open to pupils and families of all faiths and none. It does not apply any faith criteria in its pupil admissions or staff recruitment policy.
In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
PURPOSE AND INTENT
Our purpose is to transform the lives of young people, regardless of background or ability, by relentlessly challenging and consistently inspiring them to reach their maximum academic and personal potential within an inclusive and aspirational learning community dedicated to the highest standards.
Our intent is to be a School of Character, which through a unique curriculum and extraordinary teaching, systematically and effectively inspires and guides all pupils to maximise their academic and personal potential and aptitude regardless of their background or any disadvantage.
MISSION AND ETHOS
Directed by our motto, not only the intellect also character, we strive to live out today the vision of our foundation over 180 years ago. We develop in all our pupils, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, the traits of Purpose, Passion and Challenge so that they can embark on their life’s journey with knowledge, confidence, direction, and strong moral purpose.
We do this by relentlessly pursuing together the highest standards, and by developing and delivering a unique, varied, challenging and holistic curriculum inside and outside the classroom to all our pupils.
We work together to ensure that we are an aspirational and inclusive community for all our pupils.
Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.
Arranging a visit to Liverpool College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk.
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