Teacher of Religious Education

Batley Multi Academy Trust; Birstall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Batley Grammar School, part of Batley Multi Academy Trust, invites applications for an innovative Teacher of Religious Education. The post is permanent and full-time, with a commitment to high standards and student wellbeing. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, community-focused team at Batley Grammar School, with a long history of academic excellence.

Pay aligns with the UK teacher pay scales (ECT/MPS/UPR). Start date as soon as possible, with interviews held on 23 October 2026.

Job description

Teacher of Religious Education at Batley Grammar School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/BGS/68099

Location
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
Annually (Actual)ECT/MPS/UPR

Hours Per Week
1 FTE

Closing Date
9:00am, Wed 21st Oct, 2026

Start Date
As soon as possible

Positions Available
1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)
Friday 23 October 2026

About this Role

Batley Multi Academy Trust's sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls' High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy. We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point.

Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters.

At Batley Grammar School we aim to blend our traditional ethos and culture with modern approaches to teaching and learning. Our school was established over 400 years ago and has a rich, diverse and successful history delivering high quality education for all. Visitors to Batley Grammar School frequently comment on our school's friendly atmosphere, our calm and purposeful learning environment and how we model our values of respect, community and resilience in every area of our work. At Batley Grammar School, we value colleagues who take pride in their work and contribute to the school's vibrant life, including its rich extra-curricular programme.

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Religious Education, to join our successful and hardworking team. The successful candidate will be learner-centred and a collaborative practitioner. The post offers excellent opportunities for a committed teacher with good knowledge of RE.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive forward-thinking Trust, who in return for your commitment and hard work, will support you to achieve your own career goals and aspirations.

Please contact the People and Talent team at: [email protected], if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community to join our highly inclusive team.

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We are seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Religious Education, to join our successful and hardworking team. The successful candidate will be learner-centred and a collaborative practitioner. The post offers excellent opportunities for a committed teacher with good knowledge of RE.

Batley Multi Academy Trust's sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls' High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy. We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters.

At Batley Grammar School we aim to blend our traditional ethos and culture with modern approaches to teaching and learning. Our school was established over 400 years ago and has a rich, diverse and successful history delivering high quality education for all. Visitors to Batley Grammar School frequently comment on our school's friendly atmosphere, our calm and purposeful learning environment and how we model our values of respect, community and resilience in every area of our work. At Batley Grammar School, we value colleagues who take pride in their work and contribute to the school's vibrant life, including its rich extra-curricular programme.