Principal Teacher of Religious Education

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to lead and manage our Religious Education department. Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, the Governors of Our Lady’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, excellent teacher of Religious Education who has the determination, passion, and clarity of vision to ensure outstanding outcomes for all our pupils.

Religious Education is central to our curriculum and enjoys a high profile within the school. Our Religious Education results are consistently some of the strongest across the school for all pupils. 

You will be leading a department comprising of experienced teachers who are committed and talented practitioners, have a passion for their subject and who deliver high quality learning which meets the needs of all pupils. Come and join us, we are a great school to work in! We are successful, caring, warm, have clear expectations and whole school routines for pupils, and we benefit from staff stability as they enjoy working here. There is also a great team of Principal Teachers who work together well.

Our Lady’s Catholic High School is a highly successful oversubscribed 11–16 mixed High School of 900 pupils serving mainly the Catholic community in the north of Preston. We have an excellent reputation and are consistently ranked as a high performing school. We place an emphasis on helping each child reach their full potential and provide a safe, loving environment where our pupils can grow and develop to become One of Ours.

Behaviour and relationships in our school are very strong and all of teachers use our highly respected and successful system for managing behaviour and relationships called ‘Behaviour 4 Learning’. This is supported by a sophisticated system for rewarding pupils for being fit to learn and for commitment to school life.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school to see for themselves the high standards that we expect of both pupils and staff. If this is what you wish to do, please contact Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk

Please ensure that your completed application form arrives by Wednesday, 16 May 2024 (12 noon).

Shortlisting for the post will take place shortly after this date. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by telephone and details of the selection process will then be sent out by email. If you have not been shortlisted, we will inform you of this in writing shortly after the appointment has been made.

Details of the selection process will be made available to shortlisted candidates once shortlisting has been completed.

Our Lady’s Catholic High school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

More Information can be found at www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date: TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact: Eve Howard, Deputy Headteacher, on 01772 326900

Application forms can also be obtained from the school website. Please ensure that all forms are completed and returned to the school. Please email your completed application form to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk or alternatively post your completed forms and address to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, Our Lady’s Catholic High school, St Anthony’s Drive. Fulwood, Preston PR2 3SQ.