Teacher of Religious Education

Achieving The Highest Standard Together!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful oversubscribed school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious, and energetic classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join a supportive and well-resourced Humanities Faculty. You will be part of a team which enforces high standards of behaviour and pushes students to achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a love for Religious Education and a commitment to making a difference to the young people of St Helens and surrounding areas.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for teaching and learning
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
• Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

Working at Cowley International College

Our staff are our most important asset and their well-being is of utmost importance to us. All our staff, at every stage of their careers, have access to expert support and training.

We offer:
Flexible working opportunities
Supportive Leadership Team
‘TLC’ sessions investing in personal development for all colleagues
Access to formal qualifications for career progression, e.g. NPQs, apprenticeships
Teachers’ Pension/Local government pension schemes and recognised continuous service
Free flu vaccine
Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
Staff ‘Golden Ticket’ leave of absence scheme
Staff get together at the end of term
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
Cycle to Work scheme

About Cowley International College

Cowley is a high school and Sixth Form College with approximately 1500 students of which 250 are in the Sixth Form.

Cowley is steeped in history and is one of the oldest schools in St Helens, if not the oldest having been founded in 1716.

Cowley is a warm, caring and vibrant community and an exciting place to work there is always something happening here in our college, whether that be dance shows, sporting events, clubs or special guest talks. When we say to our new students that ‘there is something for everyone’ in terms of extra-curricular, we really mean it! Our extracurricular timetable covers two sides of A4 and whether a students’ interest be chess, reading, science or sport, we will likely have a club for them to join.

Cowley was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2021.
The report states, ‘Pupils, including students in the sixth form, said that Cowley international College is a special place to learn’ and ‘Pupils described their school as a welcoming and friendly community where ‘people smile at one another’.

At Cowley International College, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Cowley International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact karen.joinson@cowleysthelens.org.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, 24 September 2025
Interviews: Date to be confirmed
Start date: Monday, 3 November 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.