Teacher of Religious Studies Maternity Cover
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hereford, HR1 1UU |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Religious Studies
Maternity Cover
Full Time or 0.8 would be considered
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range
Required November 2026 (To be discussed at interview)
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented Teacher of Religious Studies to join us for a Maternity Cover. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
This is a great time to be joining our school as we continue to build on our significant strengths and successes. We offer a school which is welcoming with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
You should have a passion for challenging students to achieve their best possible outcomes through inclusive learning and be able to teach across the ability range from KS3 to KS4.
The successful candidate will:
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record in raising achievements and attainment.
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
• have enthusiasm and a strong commitment to achievement, safeguarding and welfare of all students
• have humour, perspective and an ability to bring out the best in others
• support extra-curricular activities
What the school offers its staff
Our school is a vibrant place to work with enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and engage actively in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We offer a school which is welcoming, with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
If you have enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching, this position provides an opportunity to make a difference and an opportunity to work collaboratively in a successful team.
To find out more please email; head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
Please note only shortlisted successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. All applicants should complete a Bishop’s application form as we do not accept CVs.
All applications are to be sent by email only to head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 9th October 2026
Interviews: The school will schedule interviews for week commencing 12th October 2026. Interview arrangements will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.
SIAMS Inspection November 2025
‘Strong leadership drives the school vision’
‘The school is … enabling pupils and adults to flourish’
‘The needs of students …are met with compassion, enabling them to thrive’
‘By shaping a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum, leaders bring the school’s vision to life’
This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.