Primary Teacher -RE Lead

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Main Pay Scale + TLR

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a Primary Teacher with Religious Education Lead to join a welcoming Catholic primary school in West London. The role focuses on developing a faith-based curriculum and leading RE across the school.

You will work with the Headteacher, parish and Diocese to embed Catholic values throughout school life, support pupils’ academic and spiritual growth, and drive RE provision in line with Diocesan requirements.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• At least three years' teaching experience within a Catholic school.
• Strong track record of excellent teaching and learning.
• Secure understanding of Religious Education and ability to inspire pupils and colleagues.
• Experience of assessment, monitoring and evaluating pupil progress.
• Ability to lead and support colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Religious Education across the school.
• Monitor teaching, planning, assessment and pupil progress in RE.
• Support colleagues through guidance, modelling, CPD and resources.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in Diocesan terms.
• Support prayer and liturgical life, including Masses and liturgies.
• Contribute to school improvement planning for RE and liaise with Diocese and parish.
• Prepare for Catholic school inspection and provide evidence of RE provision.
• Promote pupils' moral, ethical and religious understanding and responsible citizenship.

Skills

QTS

Teaching experience

Pedagogy

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teacher with Religious Education Lead - Catholic Primary School

Location: West London

Salary: Main Pay Scale + TLR

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

Recruitment Agency: Reeson Education

Reeson Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and values-driven Catholic primary school in West London, who are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Religious Education Lead to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and practising Catholic to take a leading role in developing Religious Education across the school, while making a positive contribution to the wider Catholic life, mission and ethos of the school.

The Role

As Religious Education Lead, you will take responsibility for leading, developing and monitoring RE across the school, ensuring a high-quality, faith-based curriculum that enables pupils to develop academically, socially and spiritually.

You will work closely with the Headteacher, colleagues, parish and Diocese to ensure that RE provision is consistently strong and that Catholic values are embedded throughout school life.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing Religious Education across the school.
• Monitoring teaching, planning, assessment and pupil progress in RE.
• Supporting colleagues through guidance, modelling, CPD and high-quality resources.
• Ensuring curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in line with Diocesan requirements.
• Supporting the prayer and liturgical life of the school, including Masses, assemblies, liturgies, retreats and mission.
• Contributing to school improvement planning and the ongoing development of RE.
• Liaising with the Diocese, parish and relevant external partners.
• Supporting the preparation for Catholic school inspection and providing evidence of the quality of RE provision.
• Promoting pupils' moral, ethical and religious understanding and helping them to develop as responsible citizens.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a practising Catholic who is passionate about Catholic education and committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.

You will ideally have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• At least three years' teaching experience within a Catholic school.
• A strong track record of excellent teaching and learning.
• A secure understanding of Religious Education and the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.
• Experience of assessment, monitoring and evaluating pupil progress.
• The ability to lead and support colleagues effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion.
• A commitment to your own professional development.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, parish and Diocese.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07