Salary: MPS/UPR
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Contract: Full time, Permanent
CEO: Mr B Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs A Whitten
About St Aidan’s Catholic Academy
St Aidan’s is a Catholic learning community for boys aged 11-18, where all individuals are provided with the opportunity to flourish in a way that is rooted firmly in the values of the Gospel, allowing each child to ‘Celebrate life to the full’. Our ethos and practice are proudly rooted in these beliefs and in the core values: Hard Work, Trust, and Fairness.
Our values-driven policies, clear vision, and consistent routines nurture a strong sense of moral purpose, personal responsibility, integrity, honesty, and respect for others within our pupils. These qualities enable each of our young men to reach their potential and have a choice of University or a high-quality career.
Position Overview
We have an opening for a Teacher of Religious Education. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team focused on empowering our pupils to excel while expanding their horizons in a nurturing environment. Our commitment to high-quality teaching and partnerships with parents and the local community provide a richness of experience that enables all to develop their God-given talents.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for an outstanding teacher with strong subject knowledge and an understanding of effective pedagogy in Religious Education. The successful candidate will:
1. Work well in a team, sharing in collective responsibility.
2. Be committed to the experience of the whole child.
3. Possess excellent communication skills and a passion for their subject.
4. Be suitably qualified to teach throughout Key Stages 3-4, with potential for KS5.
5. Capable of building upon and developing the strengths of the academy.
Application Process
Applicants are welcome to have an informal discussion about the post with Miss Gordon. Please email hgordon@staca.co.uk to arrange this by 20th February 2025.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to payroll@staca.co.uk by 9am on Monday 3rd March 2025. Emailed application forms/packs are preferred. If you are unable to submit an electronic application, please contact the payroll email address to make arrangements. Electronic signatures will be accepted, but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
Interview Date: Thursday 13th March 2025
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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