Teacher of Religious Education
St Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northampton, East Midlands
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) salary dependent on experience
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About the job
About Our School
Our school is a welcoming, inclusive 11-18 Catholic community where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish.
Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.
A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships
Respectful, engaged students
Nationally recognised academic success
Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing
Our aim is that every student gains enjoyment from their study of RE and will become fluent in the skills necessary for life. The lessons we teach are dynamic, varied and interesting, with all students being challenged in a supportive environment. Teachers individualise their own lessons within the curriculum strand being taught. We use various learning packages to enhance the learning of our students which can be web based, electronic teaching and out of classroom learning resources. The department works closely with the Northampton Diocese with support from our School Chaplain. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.
All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in lines with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
About St Thomas Becket Catholic School
- Type of school
- Academy converter, Roman Catholic
- Phase
- Secondary, with a sixth form
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 912 (room for 1,136)
- Free school meals
- 29.9% of pupils
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Address
- Becket Way, Northampton, NN3 6HT
Last inspected by Ofsted on 8 November 2022, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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