Key Role Information

Salary
32,916.00 - 51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/01/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M9
Department
RE
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

TEACHER OF RE


MPS T1 – T9 (£32,916 – £51,048)

1.0 FTE

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026


We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school is on an exciting journey, and we are incredibly proud of the culture we are building here. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment. 

We are also fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own leadership development programmes.

Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!


WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

  • Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
  • Has the ability and/or experience to teach RE at KS3 and KS4.
  • Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
  • Promotes the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of your subject, being passionate about teaching it well.
  • Monitors students’ progress and create opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
  • Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues and with the wider school community.
  • Makes excellent and inventive use of available resources to assist in teaching and learning.
  • Follows departmental schemes of work and assessments in planning work with each group.
  • Completes regular assessments of students' work, providing them with feedback which allows them to make progress.
  • Contributes to the production of resources.
  • Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contribute to departmental policies and developments.
  • Attends evening meetings as required, including with parents.
  • Keeps up to date records.
  • Contributes to the production of examination papers and marking them when appropriate.
  • Ensures that the requirements of external examinations are met.
  • Ensures that the Teachers’ Standards are met or exceeded in all your work.


YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

  • To teach your subject at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated.
  • To contribute more widely to the well-being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct.


IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
  • Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
  • Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
  • Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
  • Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
  • A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
  • 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
  • Fantastic facilities.
  • A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.  


APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing hr@bsca.tbft.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:


Teacher of RE | SAMpeople Recruit


Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.


The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.


CLOSING DATE: Friday 23rd January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

 

About Us

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.


If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!


For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Michelle O'Riordan

michelle.oriordan@tbft.uk

Stitch MI Lane
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 4HU

Safeguarding Information

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.