Start Date:  September 2026

Salary: Main Pay Range (ECTs considered)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

What are we looking for:

We are looking to appoint a committed and dynamic teacher of Religious Education to join our aspirational, enthusiastic and collaborative team.  The successful candidate should have creative energy and initiative, and be able to teach across the ability range from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4.  

• Are you a newly-qualified or existing teacher, with experience of teaching RE? 
  
• Are you a passionate advocate for improving learning?
  
• Can you motivate and engage children to produce work of the highest standards?

For the right candidate, the position offers excellent potential for career development and will provide invaluable experience to build a platform for further progression.

As well as excellent communication skills, you must have high expectations of staff and students.  You will consistently model excellent practice and have student achievement and progress a the forefront of your practice.

If you want an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school that makes a difference to young peoples lives - we want to hear from you.

What we offer in exchange:

• A busy and enjoyable place to work.
• Enrolment in the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Platform
• Membership of Blue Light Card
• The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, and seeing them flourish
• A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE's "Keeping Children Safe in Education".  An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.  As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, CVs will not be accepted.  Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process.  Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

About Ludlow CE School:

We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills.  We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels.  

Ludlow CE School is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust.  The Trust and school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.

The School community is committed to its core values of Excellence, Resilience and Care.  Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.  We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.

For more information about Ludlow CE School, please visit our website https://www.ludlowschool.com