Teacher of Religious Studies with Leadership Responsibilities
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
13 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LP8-LP12 £59,457 - £65,608
What skills and experience we're looking for
St. Cuthbert’s RC High School are currently seeking an experienced RE teacher who wishes to take on leadership responsibilities to lead the Catholic Life at St Cuthbert’s. This is a role which involves undertaking leadership at a whole-school level. During our last Catholic Schools Inspection in 2024 the school received the rating of “good” in all areas, with inspectors noting that “Students demonstrate a strong sense of respect for all, including those of other faiths and this is a strength of the school community”.
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
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, a diverse and vibrant school community where we believe that we should be the best that we can be in everything that we do and this mission is at the heart of everything that we do.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teacher of RE with leadership qualities who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The Leader of Catholic Life in the school will be responsible for nurturing and enhancing the spiritual and religious dimensions of the school community. The role involves leading the integration of Catholic values into all aspects of school life, ensuring that students, staff, and families live out their faith in both educational and extracurricular activities. The leader fosters an atmosphere where Catholic teachings guide decisions, relationships, and school culture. The candidate will also 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.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Acts as a visible role model of Catholic values and leads by example, ensuring the school environment is one that fosters respect, compassion, justice, and love as taught by Jesus Christ.
- Has faith in Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church with a deep understanding of Catholic doctrine, liturgy, and Church traditions.
- Ability to inspire and guide others in their faith journey.
- Capacity to lead prayer, reflection, and liturgical celebrations with reverence and joy.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community about matters of faith and Catholic identity.
- Has a collaborative mindset that encourages teamwork and shared responsibility for the spiritual and academic well-being of students.
- Is supportive in the professional development of staff, fostering a team-oriented approach to faith formation.
- 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.
- Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
What the school offers its staff
- 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
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 size
- 1096 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
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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