Teacher of Religious Education

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious school in Bradford seeks an outstanding teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds and make a significant impact in a disadvantaged community. With a commitment to educational excellence, the school provides a supportive environment where innovative teaching methods are encouraged. As part of a high-performing network, you will have access to professional development opportunities that can propel your career forward. If you are passionate about making a difference and nurturing future leaders, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension schemes

Generous holiday entitlements

Healthcare cash plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising pupil outcomes.
• Experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality teaching that drives achievement.
• Inspire a love of learning in pupils.

Skills

Teaching to GCSE standard

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Innovation and creativity

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

Laisterdyke Leadership Academyis a secondary school for 11 to 18 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated ‘good’ in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in January 2023.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

About Star Academies

Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - ourSTAR valuesembody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub,Star Talent Academy.With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range ofrewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role.For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on01274 454 400.

Key Dates

Closing Date:Sunday, 11 May 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date:Week commencing 12 May 2025.

Proposed Start Date:Monday, 1 September 2025.

This advert may close early.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.