Teacher - Religious Education
Walton Academy, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Jan 2027
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £20,893.80 - £30,623.80 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS
Teacher - Religious Education job summary
Walton Academy is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Religious Education to join our highly focused and supportive staff team. This is a maternity cover position Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, this is an exciting opportunity for an excellent practitioner to deliver engaging, creative lessons that inspire students to achieve academically while also developing personally during their time at the academy.
Why join Walton Academy as a Teacher of Religious Education?
This post would suit both early career teachers and experienced practitioners. We warmly welcome applications from those returning to the profession after a career break and are open to considering part-time or flexible working arrangements where possible.
At Walton Academy, we value the strengths and interests of our staff and aim to utilise each teacher’s specialism. There may also be the opportunity to teach A Level in our Post 16 centre for the right candidate.
You will be joining a school with a strong community ethos, where staff work collaboratively and support one another. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive place to work, where colleagues are valued and teamwork is at the heart of what we do.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the determination to make a real difference to the lives of students
- Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
- Have a track record of raising student attainment (or demonstrate strong potential to do so)
- Deliver engaging and creative lessons that challenge students to reach their full potential
- Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations
Essential:
- A clear, student-centred vision
- Understanding of strategies to promote high aspirations, strong outcomes and positive behaviour
- High expectations of accountability and consistency
Why join Walton Academy?
Walton Academy is a large secondary school for students aged 11-18, based in Grantham, with over 800 students. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘Good’ overall, with inspectors noting that “Pupils enjoy coming to school and value the education they receive. They benefit from the dedication of staff and leaders. Pupils know that their teachers want them to do well and they feel well supported.”
We are proud of our strong sense of community, where staff and students feel supported, valued and encouraged to succeed together.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged - please contact Katie Bagnall - kbagnall@walton-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
Employee Assistance Programme
GP helpline
Health and wellbeing advice and support
Eyecare vouchers
Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 4 October 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: January 2027
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Bagnall, kbagnall@walton-ac.org.uk Business manager
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this
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 Walton Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 822 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Walton Academy website
Our most recent results were phenomenal and place us in the top 10% of all schools nationally, demonstrating that we have the expertise to allow all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams. We strive to be the best secondary school in the country and are committed to continually improving our offer and the quality of our provision.
We fundamentally believe that every student should achieve their full potential and all staff are committed to ensuring this happens. Our academy is underpinned by our core values of ‘Excellence, Courage, Commitment and Ownership’. We consider these to be integral to our students’ success and wellbeing. Alongside a commitment to academic excellence, students are expected and encouraged to become fully involved in Walton life.
Developing character is hugely important to us too, we want our students to be strong of mind, will and heart and we offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities to ensure this happens. All students will follow our LORIC curriculum that develops Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication skills in readiness for the world of work. At Walton our culture of kindness is of equal importance to academic success; we want our students not only to be successful but leave with a robust moral compass.
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