Teacher of Religious Education

Newhouse Academy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher of Religious Education to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to inspire students through engaging lessons while fostering a culture of aspiration, integrity, and respect. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for both new and experienced educators. The academy is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere where educators can thrive and make a significant impact on student learning. If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme

Funded CPD for nationally recognized qualifications

Health benefits package from Simply Health

Free use of gym facilities

Staff activities including Wellbeing Café

Free staff car parking

Qualifications

• Hold qualified teacher status specializing in Religious Education.
• Demonstrate a desire to help students achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Religious Education lessons across key stages.
• Collaborate with the Head of Religious Education for lesson planning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Religious Education Expertise

Student Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Teacher of Religious Education to join our team at Newhouse Academy from 1st September 2025.

Newhouse Academy strives to ensure all members of our community have high expectations in all they do. Together we have built a strong, caring and supportive culture in which we recognise and celebrate our core values of aspiration, integrity and respect.

Here at Newhouse you will work alongside the Head of Religious Education to deliver high quality, rich and challenging lessons across the key stages to our students. Whether you are new to the profession or applying with experience, there will be opportunities to develop and grow as a practitioner as we offer dedicated department time for collaboration, an effective and purposeful CPD/Coaching programme as well as a high quality middle leader programme for our aspirational staff.

We are looking for a great practitioner who:

• Holds qualified teacher status; specialising in Religious Education;
• Has a real desire to help students achieve all that they can;
• Has values in line with the academy’s priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect.

In return, we offer:

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme
• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
• An optional package of health benefits from Simply Health which includes; GP appointments, money back for eye tests, prescriptions and more.
• Free use of brand new gym facilities
• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café
• Free staff car parking

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy, so you can fully appreciate our learning environment and meet our team. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email Rebekah Duffy on [e-mail].

Hours:

Full time equivalent

Salary:

MPS/UPS

Contract type:

Permanent

Start date:

1st September 2025

Closing date for applications:

18th May 2025 at Midnight

Interviews:

Week commencing 19th May 2025.

To apply for this position, please complete the Hollingworth Learning Trust application form and any supporting documents and email them to [e-mail] by the closing date. Please note we do not accept CV’s as a form of application.

Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.