Teacher of Religious Studies with Leadership Responsibilities

Post Title: Teacher of Religious Studies (with Leadership Responsibilities)

Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher

Location: St. Cuthbert’s RC High School

Salary: LP8-LP12 £59,457 – £65,608

Term of Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 32.5 hours

Start date: September 2025

Closing date: Thursday 13th February 2025

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.

We can offer:

• 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

Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact Mrs Brown at recruitment@stcuthberts.stoccat.org.uk to make an appointment.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Friday, 14th February 2025

Interview date: WC 24th February 2025

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*