Second in Charge of RE

Job Description

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Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS + TLR 2C £7,850

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

To Start: September 2026

Location: SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational teacher of RE to be second in charge within our team of outstanding staff in this popular and successful curriculum area which is delivered at all key stages.

St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London. We are an outstanding school and 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour and achievement.With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please contact Brett on the details below to arrange.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

• New modern, light and airy building
• Outstanding facilities
• Excellent student behaviour freeing up teachers to teach for the duration of each lesson
• Support for training and development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing including annual staff wellbeing day
• Excellent public transport links
• Free onsite parking
• Safe and secure cycle storage
• Free use of the school gym
• Free use of the school swimming pool
• Free lunches for staff
• Pastries on a Friday morning
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular staff social events

How to applyTo apply, please request an application form from Brett Coventry at or call on for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required. xwzovoh

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