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Teaching Vacancies; Stoke sub Hamdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanchester Academy in Stoke-sub-Hamdon is seeking an enthusiastic RE Teacher to join our committed teaching team on a maternity cover basis from January 2027, or earlier if possible. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about high-quality teaching and learning.

Deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, encourage thoughtful discussion and help students achieve their full potential in Religious

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with ability to teach Religious Education.
• High expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Passionate about engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Motivate, challenge and inspire young people.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to school life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging RE lessons that inspire curiosity.
• Encourage thoughtful discussion and high-quality learning.
• Support pupils to reach their full potential in RE.
• Contribute to a supportive, ambitious academy culture.

Skills

Qualified Teacher

RE Teaching

High expectations

Team player

Inspiring learners

Education

QTS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with the ability to teach Religious Education.
• Has high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Is passionate about developing engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Can motivate, challenge and inspire young people.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The opportunity to teach in a supportive and ambitious secondary academy.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives, aspirations and achievements of young people.

Further details about the role

About Stanchester Academy

Located in the heart of Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Stanchester Academy is a vibrant and ambitious secondary school where students and staff are supported to thrive. Driven by our values of ambition, respect and community, we foster a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to inspiring young people and helping every student achieve their full potential.

Stanchester Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational RE Teacher to join our committed teaching team on a maternity cover basis from January 2027, or earlier if possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, encourage thoughtful discussion and help students achieve their full potential in Religious Education. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about high-quality teaching and learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.