£30,000 - £46,525 per year
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SEEL ROAD, HUYTON MERSEYSIDE, L36 6DG
Headteacher- Miss V Gowan
FULL TIME TEACHER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MPS/UPS Temporary Maternity cover
Post starts- October 2024
Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust.
The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.
Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. The recent Ofsted inspection (June 2023) found Lord Derby Academy to be Good in all areas.
At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:

• ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023)
• ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023)
• ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023)

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Teacher of Religious Education to join our dedicated and thriving Humanities Department at Lord Derby Academy. The post is full time - temporarily covering maternity leave until 19th July 2025 or until the maternity leave ceases. The pay is within the ranges of MPS to UPS - both experienced or Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply. The successful candidate must hold Qualified Teacher Status and is required to deliver Religious Education lessons to pupils across the ability range at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.


As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will be part of a vibrant, dedicated and ambitious team, contributing to the rich cross-curricular life of the school. The ideal candidate will play a role in driving the school forward as we continue to accelerate progress in all key areas through our high standards and expectations.
We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts. Method of Application

• If you would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email

Closing date for applications: 12.00pm Monday 14th October 2024
Proposed interview date: During the week commencing Monday 14th October 2024

Lord Derby Academy is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust. At Lord Derby Academy we embrace The Dean Trust motto ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’. Lord Derby Academy was graded as Good in all areas by Ofsted in June 2023.
The school has been oversubscribed for six years. At Lord Derby Academy we uphold the highest of standards. Our ethos is built on support and ambition for the whole school community. We are fully inclusive in our outlook and we are unwavering in our belief in every pupil.
Lord Derby Academy holds an exceptionally strong staff retention rate. Staff are able to benefit from bespoke Continuous Professional Development opportunities and can become a part of our staff ‘well-being group’.
We offer pupils a broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum and a flourishing programme of enrichment which includes The Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The recent Ofsted report for Lord Derby Academy states ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school’ and a previous Ofsted report notes ‘The support of the local community, parents and carers has never been higher. The reputation that this is a school that insists on the highest standards of behaviour is deserved’.
Headteacher
Victoria Gowan