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Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Reading

  • Expired
Salary:
£25,714 – £41,604 MPS/UPR Salary according to experience • Plus £3,000 “Golden Hello”
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
19 July 2022

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Religious Education to work alongside a forward thinking and supportive team. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for their subject as well as a commitment to improving student outcomes across the age and ability range.

As a highly valued, core subject in a Catholic school, RE has a track record of high performance and achievement both at GCSE and A Level RS – Philosophy and Ethics. We provide an academically sound and thought-provoking curriculum, learning about not only the Christian faith, but other world religions as well.

At 6th form, we offer students the opportunity to complete the EPQ, which is viewed favourably by universities.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist. 

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school judged as “Good” by Ofsted.

We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success. 

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

An application form can be downloaded from our website 

You can also submit your application via the upload application link.

Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer – k.stiles@hughfaringdon.org 

Closing date: Tuesday 19 July 2022 

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. 

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure certificate.

About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Situated in Reading, Berkshire, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is an 11-18 co-educational Catholic comprehensive school. Presently, the number on roll is 870 with 70 in the Sixth Form. 

Headteacher

Simon Uttley

Values and Vision

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a place of faith, intellectual inquiry and human formation. Our Catholic ethos pervades the school, which offers a broad, modern curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and an atmosphere of mutual support, for a diverse community of young people. The school is growing in size, is over-subscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation in the Reading area and beyond. Recently, the Sixth Form has been remodelled and is growing, with an excellent record of securing Russell Group university places for appropriate students, as well as securing other high quality destinations.

The school invests in the ongoing formation of staff. The school was judged as Good by Ofsted and Outstanding by the Diocese of Portsmouth.

View Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed