TEACHER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Location

SAINT BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LYTHAM
Talbot Road , Lytham St Annes , Lancashire , FY8 4JL
Tel: 01253 737174
School website: www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 825

Information

Saint Bede’s Catholic High School is a thriving, oversubscribed and highly successful school. It is situated in the pleasant resort town of Lytham, with easy access to the motorway network.  The recent Catholic Inspection noted that ‘Religious Education is of the highest quality, leading to exceptional outcomes for students’ and that ‘The Catholic ethos of the school pervades all it does, with a culture of faith, hope and love.’

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of Religious Education. Applicants must be committed to enhancing the already strong Catholic ethos of the school by providing lessons which will motivate and inspire pupils.

You will be joining a hardworking department comprising of experienced teachers who are committed and talented practitioners, have a passion for their subject and who deliver high quality learning through working closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

Applications are welcomed from both new and experienced teachers who feel that they have the necessary expertise and skills to successfully contribute to the department.  A support programme will be available for Early Career Teachers. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.

The closing date is 12 noon 03/12/2024

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr P Marsden, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached or from www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk
Please return completed applications electronically to: skelly@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.