Teacher of RS

Job Title: Teacher of Religious Studies

Grade: MPS/UPS

Hours: Part time – 0.6 FTE – 3 days per week Fixed Term 1 year

Accountable to: Faculty Lead

Closing date for applications: 18th June 2026 - noon

We reserve the right to withdraw a Vacancy advert, should we find a suitable candidate

Interviews: Week Commencing 22nd June 2026 onwards

Appointment to commence: September 2026

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of Religious Studies, who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers.

Our ideal candidate will:

· Be an excellent Teacher of Religious Studies for KS3 & KS4;

· Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;

· Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

· Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

· Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

· Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;

· Be committed to continuing professional learning;

· Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

· Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer:

· A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

· A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

· A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

· A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;

· A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Please see the Candidate Pack and Application Form attached.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.