Teacher of RE

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the North East is seeking a passionate Teacher of RE for St Thomas More Catholic School. You will engage and inspire students from Years 7 to 13 in Religious Education, focusing on both GCSE and A-level curricula. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, fostering a motivational learning environment and contributing to high educational standards. Qualifications include a relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary between £32,916 and £51,048.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom practitioner with the ability to motivate young people.
• Experience in delivering RE to students in years 7 to 13.
• Passionate about teaching and engaging students in Religious Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring RE lessons to all pupils.
• Collaborate with a busy and dedicated team.
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-level exams.

Skills

Classroom management

Motivational skills

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Religious Education or related field

Job description

Position Details

Location: St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4BQ

Grade: Main Pay Scale 1 - 6/Upper Pay Scale 1 - 3 (£32,916 - £51,048)

Hours: Full time, Permanent

Start date: 1st September 2026

About the School

St Thomas More Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic Academy which provides for the education needs of 11-18 year old pupils from the west of Gateshead L.A. We are part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and have a strong commitment to Catholic Education.

Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which students can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Christian commitment. We are strongly committed to the education of the whole child and being ‘the principal means of helping parents to fulfil their role in education’ [Canon Law: 796].

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. St Thomas More is a school that places significant value on collaboration and as such is dedicated to working with our partner schools to improve the quality of education for all students in our care.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of RE to join St Thomas More Catholic School. The successful candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner who has the ability to motivate young people of all abilities and will be able to work well as part of a busy and dedicated team. As a department, we are passionate about delivering engaging and inspiring RE lessons to all pupils in our school, from Years 7 to 13. We study the EDUQASGCSE and A-level and have an excellent uptake of RE at A-level.

How to Apply

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Closing Date

Midnight on Sunday, 25th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Legal and Safeguarding

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.