Teacher of Religious Education

Bedale High School; Bedale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused secondary school in Bedale is seeking a passionate Teacher of Religious Education for the Humanities Faculty. The role emphasizes engaging students in the curriculum and promoting essential values such as Courage, Commitment, and Compassion. Ideal candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching and a commitment to safeguarding students. This position offers an opportunity to contribute actively to both curricular and extra-curricular activities. Closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026, with a start date in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Religious Education.
• Ability to engage students and promote subject importance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful team within the Humanities Faculty.
• Promote core values of Courage, Commitment, and Compassion.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities.

Job description

Teacher of Religious Education

MPS/UPS 1.0 FTE

We are looking for a passionate Teacher of Religious Education who will join a successful and committed team of staff within the Humanities Faculty, on our continued journey to become an outstanding school. The successful candidate will be an excellent and enthusiastic teacher, looking to join a community focused school where we go the extra mile to give our students the best provision we can offer. Someone who would proactively promote our core values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion – ensuring that they are brought to life through the taught curriculum and through your contribution to extra-curricular activities. A teacher who can show our students how exciting and engaging this subject can be, and promote its importance in the wider world.

Bedale High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the School. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, or to learn more about our school, please email [e-mail], marking your email for the attention of the Assistant Headteacher, Andy Childe.

Please return completed application forms to the Operations Manager: HR and Admin:

Amy McDougal

Bedale High School

Fitzalan Road

Bedale

North Yorkshire

DL8 2EQ

Or by email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 19 January 2026, 9am.

Interview Date: TBC

Start date: September 2026