We are seeking to appoint an innovative, ambitious and enthusiastic teacher to teach in our Religious Education department to cover Maternity Leave. RE is one of the core subjects and is taught to all students across the school. All students sit GCSE and in addition to general RE, we offer Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics at A-level. The person appointed would also deliver HRSE (PSHEE) lessons and Level 3 Extended Project qualification in Year 12.

This popular school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos, with the emphasis on the individual and supporting all pupils.

The successful applicant will be a practitioner who will engage and enthuse the students to reach their full potential. St John Henry Newman Catholic School places strong emphasis on staff development and applications are welcome from experienced or newly qualified

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Emily Lowrey, Deputy Head by email: emilylowrey@newman.cumbria.sch.uk

Application packs can be requested by emailing vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.

Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to the Finance Office.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 30th October 2026, interviews to be held week beginning Monday 2nd November 2026.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email

Responsible To: Senior Leadership Team

Grade: 9 SCP 23-24 (£35,570-£36,581 fte) (£31,335 -£32,226 pro rata) 

37 hours per week, term time only 38 weeks plus one week.

Main Purpose: At St John Henry Newman Catholic School, the Intervention Manager will work independently and oversee the day to day running of the Intervention room. To provide a high level of professional support across school and externally to improve teaching and learning outcomes for students; building positive relationships with students, staff and external stakeholders.

Ensure access to education and raising the standards of educational attainment of students. Provide support to students in overcoming barriers to learning. Maintain professional, accurate and up-to-date records and appropriate case notes in relation to individual students.

Lead by example and promoting a professional work environment; working relentlessly to address the needs of students to overcome barriers to learning.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Kirsten Mooney, Senior Assistant Head by email: kmooney@newman.cumbria.sch.uk school visits are encouraged. Application packs can be requested by emailing vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or by post addressed to the Finance Office.

Closing date for applications 12pm Friday 30th October 2026, interviews to be held week beginning Monday 2nd November 2026.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email

Hours of work are:

Monday to Friday:

3.10pm - 5.30pm

This post is on an initial 12 month fixed term basis.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post contact the Finance Office on 01228 404942 or request an application form at vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk.

Completed application forms can be forwarded to vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or addressed for the attention of the Finance Office

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email

St John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at St John Henry Newman School and our family of primary schools. This means that you could train to be a secondary or primary teacher here with us, right on your doorstep in an environment you know, with people who know you.

We are part of the Catholic Teaching Alliance with other Catholic High Schools across Lancashire and Cumbria. This means that you can train to become a teacher with us as part of this partnership. The training lasts for one academic year and leads to the qualification of a PGCE with QTS and 120 credits towards an MA through Cumbria University.

If you have completed a degree course and you have thought about a career in teaching this is an ideal opportunity to draw on the expert advice of outstanding teachers. Working in partnership with local Catholic secondary schools, allows us to customise the training to meet the needs of both the school and the trainees, who gain practical experience from day one. It is a great way to learn and qualify to become a teacher and become one of the next generation of outstanding Catholic teachers and leaders.

Please contact Declan McArdle for details.

Train to Teach with the Catholic Teaching Alliance

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like a job where no two days are the same? Have you considered training to be a teacher?

If you, or somebody you know is, or soon to be, a graduate, the Catholic Teaching Alliance, based in Preston, offers bespoke PGCE training in Early Primary, Primary, Secondary (Preston or Blackburn) and Secondary 14-19 (Post 16).

With over 60 schools in the alliance we are able to offer a range of experiences in a variety of locations. Please contact us for further information, or to book onto one of our online information sessions, call 01772 326931 or email ctaschooldirect@olchs.lancs.sch.uk