Teacher of RE
• Salary (M1-UPS3)
• Required from 1 September 2025
• Full Time, Permanent
We are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher, committed to securing excellent outcomes for all of our students. The ability to teach RE at KS3 and GCSE is essential, A-level is desirable.
The role may appeal to a teacher seeking their first teaching post or, equally, to recently qualified or more experienced teachers. This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. We provide excellent on-going professional development for teachers and leaders at all levels. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:
• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”
St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools.
Above all, we wish to appoint a teacher with:
• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos
• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students
• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning
• An excellent track record as a classroom teacher
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact the school’s HR department.
Applications from all religious denominations are welcome.
Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 19 May 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.
Safeguarding Statement:
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
