Curriculum Leader Of Religious Education

Overview

We are seeking an outstanding and committed teacher to lead Religious Education at the heart of our Catholic school. The successful candidate will play a key role in nurturing pupils relationship with God, their moral development, and their love of learning, while shaping the strategic direction of the subject. Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior team, Governors and Chaplain, you will contribute significantly to the Catholic life of the school, supporting our mission to provide a transformative Catholic education rooted in our mission to inspire all our young people to bear fruit.

This is an exciting middle leadership opportunity for a practitioner passionate about Catholic education and the formation of young people.

St Bedes Catholic High School is a thriving, oversubscribed community serving Ormskirk and the surrounding areas. Religious Education is a highly valued subject, led by a supportive team and delivered through a fully embedded RED curriculum, exceptional GCSE outcomes, and a rich programme of prayer, liturgy and enrichment. Our most recent CSI inspection judged the school Outstanding in all areas. Guided by our mission, we are committed to the education of the whole child, working in close partnership with families to nurture pupils academically, spiritually and personally within a vibrant Catholic community.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school to experience first-hand our distinctive Catholic ethos and learning community.

The closing date is 9am 23/02/2026

Proposed interview date 03/03/2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree

• Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

• Experience of teaching Religious Education in a Catholic school
• Experience of, and ability to, devise and teach appropriate courses throughout the school
• Experience and a sound knowledge of R.E. programmes of study
• Qualified teacher who has undertaken appropriate training and has the necessary knowledge to undertake the duties of the post

• Management experience
• Ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of R.E. programmes of study
• Coordination and delivery of PHSE, RHSE and Citizenship