Head of Religious Education

Teaching Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced teaching facilities

Employee wellbeing programme

Teachers' Pension Scheme membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a qualified Religious Education teacher to join a Catholic school in Oxford on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in November 2026. The post is full-time and offers MPS/UPS plus a TLR 1/2, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will lead and manage the RE Department, deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5, contribute to the school's Catholic ethos and pastoral life, and uphold safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong knowledge in Religious Education or Theology.
• Proven track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for Catholic education and student success.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Religious Education Department.
• Deliver outstanding RE lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5.
• Inspire students of all abilities through engaging teaching.
• Promote high standards of achievement and progress.
• Support the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
• Contribute to the wider spiritual and pastoral life of the school.

Skills

RE expertise

Leadership

Safeguarding

Education

QTS in RE or Theology

Job description

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Start Date: November 2026 Oxford

MPS/UPS + TLR 1/2 (depending on experience and school structure)

Fixed Term, Full Time (Maternity Cover)

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage the Religious Education Department.
• Deliver outstanding RE lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5.
• Inspire students of all abilities through engaging and innovative teaching.
• Promote high standards of achievement and progress.
• Support the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
• Contribute to the wider spiritual and pastoral life of the school.

• Is a qualified teacher with a strong subject knowledge in Religious Education or Theology.
• Has a proven track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Is passionate about Catholic education and student success.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop both students and colleagues.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Applications are welcomed from practising Catholics and from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of the school.

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved students who are eager to learn.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Well-resourced teaching facilities.
• Access to a comprehensive employee wellbeing programme.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme membership.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all other safer recruitment checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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