Teacher of RE

Job Title: Teacher of RE
Location: St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To: Head of Department
Salary Grade: MPS/UPS
Contract: This is a full-time 1 FTE, fixed term contract initially until 31st August 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date for Applications:  9th December 2026 at 12.00pm

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of RE to join a thriving and successful curriculum area.

This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for a reflective practitioner who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standards for students. We are looking for a practitioner who has high standards, commitment, passion and the ability to teach across the full range of age and ability.

The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education, as part of a successful and experienced RE department, that is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.

This is an opportunity to join a RE department where a love of RE is nurtured and students are encouraged to develop a love of RE beyond the classroom.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Want to transform children's lives and develop a love of RE
• Are excellent classroom practitioners
• Work well with staff and students alike
• Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
• Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams - working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every
  individual's contribution
• Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of great benefits

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability,
marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief,
sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To apply for this post, please use link below:
https://hfcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-HFCMAT-0030

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.