Teacher of Religious Education
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) -
Hours:
Full Time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
6th Mar 2026
Location: St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
Grade: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Required from: September 2026
St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We wish to appoint two outstanding Teachers of Religious Education. The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and will, together with members of the Religious Education department, maintain a relentless focus on raising achievement and improving life chances. The successful candidates will teach across the Key Stages.
We provide:
- Excellent care and support for all staff
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
- A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
St. Bede’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed, outstanding school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.
How to apply
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 5th March 2026
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
