Teacher of RE

Full time or part time teaching post – required for April or September 2026

Salary – MPS to UPS

The Governors are looking to appoint a hard-working, inspiring and talented RE teacher, with the ability to teach A-Level, to join our existing team and help take St Oscar Romero Catholic School and Sixth Form into the next chapter of its exciting journey.

In April 2025 we were judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. The report was overwhelmingly positive about the school and stated “This is a highly aspirational school where pupils truly thrive”.

In November 2025 our Diocesan Catholic Schools Inspection took place, which judged the school as “Outstanding” in every category. The inspection stated “Students consistently report that they enjoy religious education, valuing both the subject matter and the opportunities it provides to explore faith, ethics and the world around them.” Both Outstanding judgements were proud moments in the school’s history.

This is an exciting time for the school and our success is already breeding further success and aspiration.  This year, 80% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths.  Our challenge is to improve even further on that.

The RE department is a creative and energetic team, who are always looking for new ways to deliver the curriculum that excite, stretch and provoke curiosity in our students.  We are seeking to recruit a new member of the RE team who will bring spark, energy and empathy to the department, as our school continues on its quest to be the best in the country.

If you have a passion to see young people succeed, are motivated and resilient and support our Catholic ethos, please download an application pack from our website https://stromeros.co.uk/ Please only use the application form included in the pack and follow the instructions on how to apply which can be found in the introductory letter.

Key facts about our school:

·         We were rated ‘Outstanding’ in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2025)

·         GCSE RE outcomes for 2025 – 90% Grade 4+, 80% Grade 5+, 52% Grade 7+

·         AS Level Philosophy outcomes for 2025 – 28% A-B, 71% A-C, 100% A-E

·         Outstanding GCSE results and an upward trend in all subjects

·         80% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths in 2025

·         Fantastic students who are motivated, hardworking, and whose behaviour is exemplary

·         Fantastic team of staff, who are collaborative, open, and supportive of the students and each other

·         Over-subscribed with waiting lists in all year groups

·         Academic Sixth Form, with highly aspirational students who want to learn

St Oscar Romero Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

HOW TO APPLY

1              Complete the enclosed application form giving names of three professional referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent headteacher if applicable).  Please do not use an application form from elsewhere.

2              Please ensure you complete your entire job history on the application form with no gaps in employment, even if you enclose a CV.  Please explain any gaps in employment.

3              You are also asked to include a supporting letter outlining your relevant experiences for the post and how you would see yourself developing the role.

4              Send your application by email to headspa@stromeros.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5th March 2026. Interview date is Wednesday, 11th March 2026