Teacher of RE 

Post required April 2026 or sooner

Teachers Pay Scale 

Full Time, initial 2 year fixed post becoming permanent after successful induction

We are seeking a well-qualified individual to deliver high-quality lessons and excellent pastoral care across KS3 and KS4.  It is an exciting time to join St Edmund’s Catholic Academy  as we continue our journey towards outstanding. 

Our extremely popular school is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds,  with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities.  

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE  values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a real passion for their subject and a desire to work collaboratively within a very well established and high performing team and will: 

• Be able to teach RE at KS3 and KS4. (There is the potential to teach KS5 for suitably skilled candidates)

• Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St Edmund’s and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers.

Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Mrs Colette Harris Assistant Principal of RE and are most welcome to visit the academy in advance. Please contact on 01902 558888 or email charris2@stedmunds.org

 Closing Date:  2nd February 2026 (noon).  Early applications will also be considered. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise.  

Interviews: TBC

St Edmund’s is part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust