Teacher of Religious Studies

Leeds City Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2LG

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 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
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st March 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (£32,916 to £51,047)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post Reference: 2780

Academy:Leeds City Academy

Job Title:Teacher of Religious Studies

GradeMPS/UPS (£32,916 to £51,047)

Hours:Full Time

Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 31st March 2027

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding.

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work ‘In Partnership’ in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language.

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career.

Role:

This exciting role provides the opportunity for a committed and ambitious teacher to develop their practice, knowledge, and skills through working within a strong and committed team of highly skilled teachers and leaders.

The successful candidate will teach Religious Studies to key stage 3 and 4 students achieving positive outcomes for all groups of students.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th March 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing 16th March 2026

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

What the school offers its staff

Terms and Conditions

All of our employees benefit from nationally negotiated terms and conditions including STPCD (teachers) or NJC Green book (support staff). This includes our commitment to the Real Living Wage Foundation.

Long Service Recognition

After 5 years continuous service, support staff will receive 5 additional days of annual leave entitlement (pro rata).

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working arrangements from term time only, part-time, job share opportunities, as well as hybrid working where possible. Flexible working can also be requested for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders are available in each of our academies, demonstrating our commitment to, and support for staff.

Family Friendly Policies

At the heart of our policies we strive to be family orientated to support work/life balance. This includes a policy to support emergency and special leave where required.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All colleagues and their families have access to Health Assured, a confidential service to support our colleagues with their wellbeing. This includes access to a Health Assured app.

Generous Pensions Schemes

All employees benefit from wither Teachers Pension Scheme or LGPS.

Eye Test Vouchers

Employees using Display Screen Equipment (DSE) are provided with a free eye test and up to £69 towards selected glasses* , funded by the trust. If glasses are needed solely for DSE use, the trust will pay. (*Subject to terms and conditions).

Colleague Recognition Schemes

We have a variety of schemes across our schools that allows our staff to be recognised and thanked for their hard work.

Our Commitment to Wellbeing

Through our commitment to wellbeing we have committed to the staff wellbeing charter. This is in addition to being accredited as a Mindful Employer.

Car Parking

Through our commitment to wellbeing we have committed to the staff wellbeing charter. This is in addition to being accredited as a Mindful Employer.

Headspace

We are delighted to offer access to Headspace which is available for free, for all of our colleagues. Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you through science.

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

All colleagues have access to both the Tech Scheme and the Cycle to work scheme, which allows colleagues to spread the cost of these purchases, making NI savings of up to 12%.

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

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

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.

2780 Teacher of Religious Studies Job Information.pdf - 6.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About Leeds City Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1034 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leeds City Academy website
• Email address: wrat-hr@whiteroseacademies.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leeds-city-academy

Arranging a visit to Leeds City Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wrat-hr@whiteroseacademies.org.

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