Teacher of Religious Studies

TPS, suitable for ECTs

Permanent, Full Time (flexible working to be considered for the right candidate)

from September 2026

With Religious Studies becoming a full-cohort compulsory GCSE at KS4, we are seeking to appoint a talented Teacher of Religious Studies to support the successful launch and delivery of the subject from September 2026. The successful applicant will be able to teach across KS3 and KS4 to students of all abilities, as well as demonstrate a proven track record of securing outstanding student outcomes.

We welcome applications both from ECTs and from experienced teachers who want to broaden their experience in a dynamic and innovative department.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant experience of teaching Religious Studies in a secondary school
• Is a good teacher who can establish good relationships with, motivate and inspire young people, and who shows the potential and commitment to become and outstanding teacher
• Has good interpersonal skills, the ability to empathise with young people and build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Is a flexible and perceptive classroom practitioner who can engage students across the age and ability range and enable all to learn, enjoy and make progress
• Has a commitment to personal, professional development and becoming the best you can be.

Working for St Anne’s means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St Anne’s Academy, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension
• Convenient location for motorway (2 minute drive from Junction 19, M62), bus and tram networks

St Anne’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 27^th April 2026

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.