Second in RE Department
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b60a833e-059c-4015-b9e3-e2b245d28887 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the retirement of the current post holder after 24 years’ service,the governors of St Anne’s Catholic School seek to appoint a new Second inReligious Education. A committed Christian is desirable, but applications arewelcomed from practising members of non-Catholic denominations whowill be able to lead aspects of the religious life of the school. The successfulcandidate will help to lead a highly successful, supportive department whoteach from Year 7 to Year 13 and will bring a strong, joyful presence to theclassroom. The department also leads PSHE and the Chaplaincy work withinin the school.
Please see job description and person specification for further details.
What the school offers its staff
Religious Education is a core subject at St Anne’s and girls enjoy a wide variety of experiences in their learning. GCSE results are consistently well above national rates. The department is well resourced. All staff are committed to developing the girls’ journey of faith and encouraging the students in their academic study of the subject. Staff at St Anne’s enjoy a very positive CPD programme with a strong commitment to individual career development. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of every decision the school makes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Following the retirement of the current post holder after 24 years’ service,the governors of St Anne’s Catholic School seek to appoint a new Second inReligious Education. A committed Christian is desirable, but applications arewelcomed from practising members of non-Catholic denominations whowill be able to lead aspects of the religious life of the school. The successfulcandidate will help to lead a highly successful, supportive department whoteach from Year 7 to Year 13 and will bring a strong, joyful presence to theclassroom. The department also leads PSHE and the Chaplaincy work withinin the school.
Please see job description and person specification for further details.
What the school offers its staff
Religious Education is a core subject at St Anne’s and girls enjoy a wide variety of experiences in their learning. GCSE results are consistently well above national rates. The department is well resourced. All staff are committed to developing the girls’ journey of faith and encouraging the students in their academic study of the subject. Staff at St Anne’s enjoy a very positive CPD programme with a strong commitment to individual career development. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of every decision the school makes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.