Teacher of RE

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Teacher of RE to join their outstanding department starting September 2026. This full-time, permanent position is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced teachers. Candidates should have a passion for providing holistic education and a commitment to improving student outcomes. The school offers excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive working environment, contributing to high levels of student achievement in Religious Education.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Ongoing professional development

High-quality training

Qualifications

• Commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s ethos.
• Desire to provide holistic education for all students.
• Track record of excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach RE to Key Stages 3 and 4, including A level Philosophy and Ethics.
• Contribute to departmental success and student engagement.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Passion for Education

Commitment to Student Welfare

Ability to Teach RE at Key Stages 3 and 4

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

* Teacher of RENEWFast Apply# Teacher of REEmployerLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Main or Upper Pay RangePosted: 3rd February 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 23rd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1532686Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: RE TeacherStart Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1532686* Share :**ST MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL****Newcastle upon Tyne**Headteacher: E PattersonNOR c.1450**Teacher of RE****Full Time and Permanent****Main or Upper Pay Range****Required from September 2026**The Governors wish to appoint an excellent Teacher of RE. This post should appeal to both recently qualified teachers or to more experienced candidates, looking to develop further in an outstanding school. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone wishing to join an outstanding department and a highly successful and forward-thinking school. Ideally, applicants would be able to teach RE at Key Stages 3 and 4 up to A level Philosophy and Ethics. We simply want the best candidate, therefore, we would strongly encourage teachers at all levels of experience to consider this post.St Mary’s is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, as it is a very supportive and nurturing environment. We provide excellent CPD for ECTs and recently qualified teachers, as well as on-going high-quality training for more experienced teachers. There are opportunities for teachers at all levels to help develop teaching and learning across the school, working collaboratively with teachers from other departments and with colleagues in other schools across our Trust. The working environment is, therefore, a very stimulating one for all staff and is an added attraction of this post.St Mary’s is a very popular and happy school, rated Outstanding by the Diocese and Ofsted. We have outstanding facilities and a relatively new building, which opened in 2011. We joined the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust in June 2020. We are also very popular with parents and are one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North-East. The roll has grown from around 1100 to over 1450 by September 2026, with 5-year groups of around 240. The Sixth Form currently has approx. 300 students and has seen significant growth in recent years as most of our students chose to stay with us for their post 16 education.At St Mary’s, RE is a well-established and highly respected department with excellent results. Recent highlights include:• 46% of GCSE pupils achieved at least a Grade 7 in 2025, with 76% at Grade 5+• 85% of pupils have achieved at least a Grade 4 over the last 4 years• Averaging over 60% A\*-B Grades at A Level over the last 4 years• 80% A\*-C at A level in 2025Leadership, teaching and the climate for learning in RE are all outstanding, as they are across the whole school.Above all, the Governors wish to appoint a teacher with:-• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive ethos• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning• An excellent track record as a classroom teacher• The ability to promote a love of learning RE in our students**To apply, please complete the CES Online Application form via Eteach. Please ensure you also complete the ‘Supporting Statement’ section in full and address this to Miss Patterson, Headteacher. Please use this section to outline the qualifications, experience, skills and attributes which you will bring to the post. Your letter should be no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4.** If you would like to discuss this post further or if you would like to visit our school, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Danielle Largue, Deputy Headteacher**Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 23rd February 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after.**The school is fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search for shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Mary's Catholic School 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.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.### St Mary's Catholic SchoolPart of### Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust