High School RS Teacher

TeacherActive; Ingatestone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting a welcoming Essex secondary school in its search for an RS Teacher on a permanent basis from September. The role involves delivering Religious Studies to KS3 and KS4, promoting engaging lessons and strong classroom behaviour within an inclusive environment.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced RS Teachers and ECTs, with QTS required and ECTs encouraged to apply. The school emphasises high standards and staff development.

Qualifications

• QTS with RS specialization (ECTs welcomed to apply).
• Experience teaching RS in a UK secondary setting.
• Strong knowledge of the RS curriculum up to KS4.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic and adaptable teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver engaging RS lessons and foster critical thinking.
• Promote excellent classroom behaviour and respect for beliefs.
• Encourage students to discuss a wide range of beliefs and ethics.

Skills

QTS

RS specialist

Classroom management

Communication

Education

QTS with RS specialization

ECT welcome

Job description

Location: Essex

Start Date: September

Salary: MPS/UPS

Are you a passionate RS Teacher who can inspire students to think critically and engage with a range of religious, ethical and philosophical topics?

Are you a qualified RS Teacher with QTS, or an ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive secondary school?

Do you have the enthusiasm to deliver engaging Religious Studies lessons while fostering an inclusive and respectful classroom environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming secondary school in Essex that is committed to providing an excellent education within a supportive and inclusive environment. The school values high academic standards, respect and personal development, offering staff excellent opportunities to grow within a collaborative and well-resourced department.

The school is looking to appoint an RS Teacher on a permanent basis from September. The successful RS Teacher will teach Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons, promoting excellent classroom behaviour and encouraging students to develop confidence in discussing a wide range of beliefs and ethical issues. Applications are welcomed from both experienced RS Teachers and ECTs.

The successful RS Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Religious Studies specialism (ECTs are also welcomed to apply)
• Experience teaching Religious Studies within a UK secondary school
• Strong knowledge of the Religious Studies curriculum up to Key Stage 4
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to teaching

In return for the above yo