Inspiring Religious Education Teacher - Maternity Cover

Unity Schools Partnership; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week half-term

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing supervision

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Unity Schools Partnership is seeking a Teacher of Religious Education (Maternity Cover) at Felixstowe School from January 2027. The role is 0.6–1 FTE and suits an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher with strong support and a welcoming team.

You will bring passion for RE, encourage thoughtful questions, and help students explore beliefs and ethical questions within a broad, aspirational curriculum. The school supports professional growth and values inclusive, reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Loves Religious Education and wants students to engage seriously with beliefs, values and ideas.
• Brings curiosity and enjoys exploring complex questions.
• Maintains high expectations for student learning and progress.
• Acts as a team player and collaborates with colleagues.
• Believes in inclusive teaching that invites all backgrounds to participate.
• Open to coaching, development, and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and ambitious Religious Education lessons across the age and ability range.
• Develop students' knowledge of religious and non-religious worldviews.
• Encourage thoughtful discussion, critical thinking and respectful debate.
• Help students explore significant philosophical, moral and ethical questions.
• Assess students' understanding and use findings to support progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen the curriculum.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Benefit from shared planning and professional development to grow as a teacher.

Skills

Passion for RE

Curiosity

High expectations

Team player

Inclusion

Willingness to learn/coachable

Job description

Unity Schools Partnership is seeking a Teacher of Religious Education (Maternity Cover) at Felixstowe School from January 2027. The role is 0.6–1 FTE and suits an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher with strong support and a welcoming team.

You will bring passion for RE, encourage thoughtful questions, and help students explore beliefs and ethical questions within a broad, aspirational curriculum. The school supports professional growth and values inclusive, reflective practice.