Teacher of Religious Education

 

Post:                           Teacher of Religious Education

 

Contract type:           Temporary to 31/08/2026 (in the first instance)

 

Salary:                        QTPS  (M1 - UPS3)

 

Required for:             January 2026

 

Closing date:             Friday, 17 October 2025 @ 9.00am

 

 

 

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School have an exciting opportunity for a new colleague to join our wonderful RE Department.  Following a recent inspection by the Archdiocese of Liverpool, which focused on the religious life of the school, we were delighted to achieve an Outstanding status. The inspectors noted that “This is a successful, happy and joyful community. Students are rightly proud of their Catholic identity and speak with great enthusiasm about their school and the teachers.”   Statutory RE Inspections | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

Whether you are an experienced practitioner who is seeking a change of environment, a former teacher looking to return to the profession, or an ECT; the most essential criteria that we are seeking is that you are committed to raising achievement through excellent classroom practice.  In return we offer a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities. 

 

St Edmund Arrowsmith CHS is a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff.  Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.  It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.  

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If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Mrs Pam Lennon (PA/Clerk to Governors) via email: PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk  Completed application forms must be returned to: Mr M J Dumican, Headteacher, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF or via email to: recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk. 

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The employer is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment.

To download an application form and associated documents, please click on the link below:-

Teacher of Religious Education

Salary: QTPS (MPS1: £30,000 - UPS3: £46,525)

Closing Date: 17 October 2025, 9.00am