Teacher of RE
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 32817ebe-ae66-470d-84bb-19ac61f6fc38 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our experienced team of specialist colleagues within the RE Department.
We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.
This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.
What the school offers its staff
• Brand-new facilities in teaching areas organised in department clusters
• Modern classrooms – all with ‘Clevertouch’ screens
• Expert support and CPD for you as a classroom practitioner – our school is committed to supporting you to be an outstanding teacher
• Easy to use data sets
• Peer to peer coaching and mentoring support
• Participation in a Nursery Vouchers scheme to support childcare
• Planned career progression, and CPD support for this
• Regular opportunities to participate in education visits abroad
• Access to CPD opportunities offered by our local Teaching School Alliance
• Unique links with industrial partners – opportunities to experience industrial working practices relevant to your subject area or specific interest
• Funded opportunity to study for a Catholic Teachers’ qualification
Commitment to safeguarding
St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our experienced team of specialist colleagues within the RE Department.
We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.
This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.
What the school offers its staff
• Brand-new facilities in teaching areas organised in department clusters
• Modern classrooms – all with ‘Clevertouch’ screens
• Expert support and CPD for you as a classroom practitioner – our school is committed to supporting you to be an outstanding teacher
• Easy to use data sets
• Peer to peer coaching and mentoring support
• Participation in a Nursery Vouchers scheme to support childcare
• Planned career progression, and CPD support for this
• Regular opportunities to participate in education visits abroad
• Access to CPD opportunities offered by our local Teaching School Alliance
• Unique links with industrial partners – opportunities to experience industrial working practices relevant to your subject area or specific interest
• Funded opportunity to study for a Catholic Teachers’ qualification
Commitment to safeguarding
St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.