Teacher of Religious Education

Job Title : Teacher of Religious Education

Location : St. Ignatius Catholic School, George Town, Cayman Islands

Start Date : January 2026 or Easter 2026 (or as soon as possible)

About Us

St. Ignatius Catholic School is a private, co‑educational institution owned and operated by St. Ignatius Catholic Church as an Apostolic Ministry. With over 750 students and nearly 100 staff members from diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and beliefs, we pride ourselves on our outstanding academic excellence and strong Christian values. We follow the English National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 13, fostering an environment of mutual respect, generosity, and service.

Following an inspection by a team of local and international inspectors in November 2024, St. Ignatius Catholic School was judged to be ‘Excellent’ by the Cayman Islands Office of Education Standards.

Position Overview

We are seeking a fully qualified and experienced Teacher of Religious Education to join our motivated and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a commitment to the holistic education of children and will be an excellent team player committed to the ethos, values and aims of the school.

Qualifications and Experience

• A practicing Catholic, committed to the Catholic ethos, values and aims of the school.
• An excellent team player, committed to the holistic education of children.
• A recognised degree in a related area from an accredited university, and a PGCE, QTS or other internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• At least three years of teaching experience in Religious Education across Key Stages 3 – 4, with recent experience, current knowledge of the English National Curriculum and evidence of successful examination results with UK‑based syllabuses / examination boards.
• Recent experience teaching A‑Level Religious Studies or equivalent is not essential but would be a distinct advantage.
• Model excellent practice in the classroom; preferably externally verified and have a secure knowledge and understanding of excellent practice in teaching, learning and the effective use of assessment data to improve learning.
• Be able to demonstrate the impact of teaching on the progress of individual groups and cohorts of children.
• Be committed to continuing professional development and collaborating with colleagues.
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office / Office 365 products. Experience with SIMS would be an advantage.
• Have excellent knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection good practice with recent, relevant training.
• Leading and / or being involved in a wide range of school‑related extra‑curricular activities.

Salary and Benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, completed application form and references on BambooHR. To download the application form, click here - St-Ignatius-Application-Form.docx

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