Head of Re

**Salary**:
LPS L6 - L10

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
1st September 2025

21 March 2025

**Job overview**:
BOLTON ST CATHERINE'S ACADEMY

**HEAD OF RE**

L6-L10 (£56,316- £62,202)

1.0 FTE

PERMENANT CONTRACT

REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2025

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head of RE to join us in September. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey, as we have significantly increased RE provision within our curriculum and are committed to offering all KS4 pupils the opportunity to achieve an RE qualification.

Subject knowledge is essential, and we have ambitious plans to enhance our pupils' spiritual journey with us. If this excites or inspires you, we would love to welcome you for a visit or a conversation about the role.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE LEADER WHO:

- Loves RE and inspires that same love in pupils and staff alike.
- Has a proven track record of achieving results in GCSE RE and can lead others through their first GCSE cohorts.Demonstrates a strong moral purpose, recognising the potential to make a life-changing impact on our pupils.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE SOMEBODY WHO:

- Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
- Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
- Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
- Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
- Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
- Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
- Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

- A supportive and encouraging staff team.
- A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs.
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Fantastic facilities.
- A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For more information visit our website
- Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0052 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

**CLOSING DATE**: Friday 21st March 2025 - 9.00am

**INTERVIEWS**: TBC

**About**Bolton St Catherine's Academy**:
**Bolton St Catherine's Academy**
- Stitch-Mi-Lane, Harwood, Bolton
- Greater Manchester
- BL2 4HU
- United Kingdom

+44 1204 332533

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy educates children and young people from 3 to 16 years of age. The values of Bolton St Catherine’s Academy are underpinned by a growing Christian ethos. They are an inclusive Academy for those of Christian faith, for those of other faiths, and those of no faith. St Catherine is the patron saint of students and scholars and at Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, learning is at the heart of everything.

The entire Academy is geared to support every single child as they develop and progress, guaranteeing success for each individual. Bolton St Catherine’s Academy is located in a £36million building with innovative spaces and state of the art facilities to support children’s learning. These facilities are amongst the very best in the country and support in delivering a rich, varied and relevant curriculum.

Challenging targets and goals are set for every single student and staff work tirelessly to ensure these are achieved. Children learn and develop most effectively when they are happy and secure.

At Bolton St Catherine’s Academy staff, strive to develop an environment in which learners thrive, working to develop trust and mutual respect between everybody within the Academy and beyond.

It is through these values that the Academy continues to build on the progress it has made.