Teacher of RE & Social Science (Maternity Cover)

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy

John Henry Newman Catholic College

TEACHER OF RE & SOCIAL SCIENCE

MSP1 - UPS3

MATERNITY COVER

Full Time

Start Date: December 2026

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company (“the MAC”) was formed in April 2021 and currently comprises 12 Catholic Primary Schools and 2 Catholic Secondary Schools across the Birmingham, Solihull, and Warwickshire areas.

John Henry Newman Catholic College is an oversubscribed and high performing 11-19 College in the heart of Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. John Henry Newman Catholic College is a vibrant school with a welcoming Catholic community. The staff and students have created a wonderful, supportive and nurturing environment in which to work. Visitors to the College remark upon the warmth of the atmosphere and the positivity displayed by everyone. The best way to find out what John Henry Newman Catholic College is about is to see us in action. You are very welcome to come and look around before you submit your application.

Our staff and students benefit from a new state of the art, well equipped College with a theatre, music practice rooms, drama and dance studios, sports block, 3G football pitches, extensive playing fields, multi-use games area, learning resource centre, science labs, Sixth Form area, conference facilities, media suites and our innovative specialist centre for SEND.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Deliver Academic Excellence: Be a subject specialist capable of delivering high-quality RE and Social Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially KS5), ensuring all students make excellent progress during this 12-month tenure.
• Master the Classroom: Demonstrate the ability to maintain a purposeful, calm, and inclusive learning environment that fosters curiosity and high expectations for all learners.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work seamlessly within the Humanities department, contributing to shared resources, departmental meetings, and the wider life of the school.
• Champion Student Growth: Act as a dedicated form tutor, providing a reassuring and supportive presence for students’ pastoral needs and academic well-being.
• Uphold Our Values: Be fully committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and spiritual growth.

What We Can Offer You

• Professional Stability: A fixed-term 12-month contract (Maternity Cover) providing a consistent and rewarding role within a supportive department.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to comprehensive pedagogical training and subject-specific workshops to ensure you feel confident and grow as an educator.
• Community Integration: A warm welcome into a close-knit Catholic community where you will be a valued member of the staff body from day one.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Fair compensation based on the national teacher pay scale, reflective of your experience and expertise.

John Henry Newman Catholic College, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Therefore, should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

• Carry out Annual Safeguarding training

• Support the Manager in promoting safeguarding and welfare, being specifically responsible for the children, young people and vulnerable adults they are responsible for, or comes into contact with
• Refer any safeguarding issues to the school’s DSL immediately and record concerns on the relevant IT system.
• Ensure compliance to Safeguarding Policies and Procedures within the MAC

Health & Safety

The post holder will be responsible for their own health and safety. All duties and responsibilities must be carried out in line with the specific requirements detailed in the school Health and Safety policies.

Policies & Procedures

The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that they are aware of relevant school policies and that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in line with the appropriate policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy is committed to Equal Opportunities and expects all staff and volunteers to recognise and value differences and to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

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