Teacher of Religious Studies

Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale. Why Choose Hollingworth Academy? Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status. Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less. We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc. Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team. A highly successful department, consistently achieving outstanding outcomes for pupils and ranked in the top 5% nationally for Religious Studies in 2025. A highly popular department, consistently attracting strong pupil uptake at GCSE. Free access to our onsite gym. Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments. 20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines. Opportunity for free lunches available Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our pupils are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of pupils’ poor behaviour rapidly’. We are looking for an individual with a passion for Religious Studies and a strong commitment to making a difference to the lives of our pupils to join our academy. We are seeking a teacher and welcome applications from candidates interested in a full-time position. The successful applicant will ensure that our pupils make outstanding progress across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. We are looking for a colleague who strives for excellenc