Teacher of Religious Education - MAT cover

Oasis Community Learning; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Brightstowe seeks a passionate Religious Education Teacher for a maternity cover position, starting September 2025. The role involves teaching RE across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering student engagement with diverse worldviews, and collaborating with the Humanities faculty. The academy values inclusivity and provides comprehensive support for its teaching staff.

Benefits

Off-site PPA time

Health Shield Cash Plan

Mental health support

Individual iPad for each staff member

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Excellent practitioner with a student-first mindset.
• Committed to inclusive and engaging teaching.
• Professionalism and creativity in lesson delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality RE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Contribute to curriculum development and shared planning.
• Engage students with ethical discussions and belief systems.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Religious Education

Classroom management

Collaborative teaching

Creativity in lesson planning

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

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Religious Education Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Closing Date: 22nd June (midnight)

Interview Date: 30th June or 1st July 2025

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

Salary: MPS 1–6

Are you a passionate and committed RE teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher to join our successful Humanities faculty on a maternity cover basis, starting September 2025.

The Role

We Are Looking For a Reflective And Dedicated Classroom Teacher To Deliver High-quality RE Lessons During The Maternity Leave Of The Current Post-holder. You Will

Teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Inspire students to engage with different worldviews, ethical discussions, and belief systems.

Contribute to curriculum development and shared planning within the Humanities team.

Be actively involved in the wider life of the school and support our inclusive, values-led ethos.

Please note: This is a maternity cover position and will continue until the substantive post-holder returns from leave. While the exact end date is not confirmed, it is expected to be within the 2025–26 academic year. Adequate notice will be provided.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re Looking For Someone Who

Has strong subject knowledge in Religious Education.

Is an excellent classroom practitioner, committed to inclusive and engaging teaching.

Works well as part of a collaborative faculty team.

Brings professionalism, creativity, and a student-first mindset to their role.

Aligns with the Oasis values of inclusion, equity, and aspiration for all.

What We Offer

At Oasis Academy Brightstowe, you’ll be part of a supportive and well-resourced school community. As part of the Oasis Community Learning Trust, we offer:

A strong Humanities faculty with a well-established RE curriculum.

Off-site PPA time to support wellbeing and work-life balance.

An iPad for every staff member and student, with high-quality EdTech provision.

A feedback and assessment model designed to reduce workload.

Opportunities for involvement in extracurricular and community initiatives.

Centralised behaviour systems to support classroom teaching.

Health Shield Cash Plan, mental health support, and flexible working options.

About Us

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a vibrant, inclusive secondary school located in Shirehampton, Bristol. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, we are committed to delivering exceptional education that helps every student thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Apply Now!

Please submit your application via eTeach by midnight on 22nd June 2025.

Interviews will take place 30th June / 1st July 2025

We warmly welcome informal visits and enquiries. Please contact the Academy office or visit our website for more information.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete a full application form.

Fluency Duty

This role requires fluency in spoken English. You must be able to communicate effectively and confidently with students, colleagues, and parents.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Attachments

2 Teacher Recruitment Brochure



RE Teacher JDPS June 25



Teaching Application Form - 27.01.2023



EO Monitoring Form



Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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