Ark All Saints Academy, Religious Education Trainee Teacher/ School Direct Trainee Teacher

ARK TEACHER TRAINING; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational training provider in Greater London is seeking a Trainee Teacher for Religious Education. This position offers a unique opportunity to train in a supportive environment focused on improving educational equity. Successful candidates will participate in professional development to ensure high teaching standards and will be expected to maintain a nurturing classroom atmosphere. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and strong dedication to teaching, with an emphasis on engagement in diverse educational settings.

Qualifications

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent).
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent before training starts.
• A degree or A level in Religious Education or related subject.
• Experience in overcoming challenges successfully.
• Ability to consistently maintain high standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily professional development activities.
• Plan and deliver lessons to the highest standards.
• Maintain a nurturing classroom environment.
• Help establish discipline across the school.
• Contribute to the effective working of the school.

Skills

Teaching aptitude

Commitment to working with young people

Ability to maintain discipline

Education

Undergraduate bachelor's degree or equivalent

Grade C/4 in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE

A level in Religious Education or related subject

Job description

Ark All Saints Academy, Religious Education Trainee Teacher/ School Direct Trainee Teacher

Subjects: Religious Education

Locations: London

Salaries from: £26,000

Closing date: Recruitment is running on a rolling basis until places are full - early applications are advised

Starting: September 2026

Amin, Ark Teacher Training Graduate: “Every child deserves a great education and excellent teaching can make that happen. I decided I wanted to be a part of that”

About the role

You will be training to be a RE Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Religious Education.

In this role, you will engage in rigorous and continuous professional development in order to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in the Teachers’ Standards. You will be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, and be a role‑model, positively impacting the academy more widely.

About Ark

About Ark Teacher Training

Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school‑based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have just received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same. Alongside this, our programme is also incredibly supportive and bespoke, as you will see below.

Key responsibilities

• To engage in daily professional development activities
• To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
• To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
• To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
• To contribute to the effective working of the school

Key requirements

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
• A degree or A level in Religious Education / related subject
• Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• An aptitude for teaching

View the full job description and person specification here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world‑views are broadened. Read more here.

How to Apply

Applications can be made directly through our website here.

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Please click here to learn more.