Stockton-on-Tees NOR c.700 (11-16) Teacher of Religious Education: MPS/UPS Required for January 2016 Temporary Fixed Term until July 2016 Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy and the Directors of Carmel Education Trust wish to appoint an excellent Religious Education teacher to join Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy. The role may appeal to candidates seeking their first teaching post or, equally, to recently qualified or more experienced teachers, looking to develop in a school which is totally committed to Religious Education. Our Lady and St Bede Catholic Academy became part of the Carmel Education Trust in February 2015. Over the last year significant improvements have been made in all areas of the school, building on existing strengths and working alongside the Carmel Education Trust. Our 2015 academic achievement is in line with Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ schools and places our results amongst the highest performing schools in the region with 72% of all students achieving 5A*-C with English and Maths. We wish to appoint a teacher with: A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students. A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning. A passion for contributing to the development of our Religious Education department at a very exciting time. A strong commitment to understanding and promoting the school's Catholic/Christian ethos. You are very welcome to contact us to arrange an informal visit to the school. Please contact the Head of School’s P.A.: Mrs Johanna Smurthwaite: smurthwaitej@ourladyandstbede.org.uk For an application form, please e-mail Mrs Johanna Smurthwaite: smurthwaitej@ourladyandstbede.org.uk or write to her at the school address – Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QH (Tel: 01642 890800). Applications will only be accepted on the official CES application form available from the school. Closing date: Friday 27th November 2015, 12:00pm Our Lady and St Bede Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Scheme check.