Second in Department for Religious Education

Catholic Recruitment; Sefton; Vor Ort; GBP 5.900 - 8.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Catholic Recruitment invites applications for the role of Second in Department for Religious Education. This full-time, permanent position reports to the Director of Religious Education and focuses on leading KS3 RE curriculum development, KS5 Core RE growth, and the RE careers link.

You will model ambitious, inclusive teaching and help strengthen pupils’ knowledge, reflection, and discussion of religious and ethical questions.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent classroom practitioner capable of leadership and development of Religious Education.
• Experience in KS3 curriculum sequencing and KS5 Core RE development.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development, sequencing and evaluation of the KS3 RE curriculum under the Director of Religious Education.
• Support consistent teaching, assessment and interventions to improve outcomes for all pupils.
• Develop KS5 Core RE and strengthen links between RE, careers and pupils’ wider lives.
• Support colleagues through collaborative planning and professional development.

Jobbeschreibung

MPS 1 – UPS 3 + TLR 2B £5,872

Full time, permanent Required as soon as possible

Reporting to the Director of Religious Education

We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner who is ready to contribute to the leadership and development of Religious Education. The Second in Department for Religious Education will support the Director of Religious Education and lead agreed areas of departmental improvement, with responsibility for KS3 curriculum and outcomes, the development of KS5 Core RE and the RE careers link.

The successful applicant will model ambitious, inclusive teaching, use assessment to identify and address gaps in learning, and work constructively with colleagues to improve pupils’ experience of RE.

They will support the Catholic ethos of the school and help pupils develop secure knowledge, thoughtful reflection and confidence in discussing religious and ethical questions.

What the role involves

• Leading the development, sequencing and evaluation of the KS3 RE curriculum under the direction of the Director of Religious Education.
• Supporting consistent teaching, assessment and intervention to improve outcomes for all pupils.
• Developing engaging KS5 Core RE and strengthening links between RE, careers and pupils’ wider lives.
• Supporting colleagues through collaborative planning, sharing effective practice and professional development.

Please take a look at our Recruitment Pack attached for all the information about the role and our wonderful school.

Applications and interviews

Applications close at 3pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to social media checks, two verified references and a fully enhanced DBS check.