R.E Teacher

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Religious Education Teacher for a full-time position in Taunton starting January 2026. The role entails delivering engaging lessons across key stages with a focus on ethics and world religions. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status or be an Early Career Teacher and experience teaching Religious Education. This opportunity offers access to various roles and competitive pay rates with support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Free CPD and training

24/7 consultant support

£200 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your R.E. teaching career.
• Have experience teaching Religious Education, Ethics, or Philosophy at KS3, KS4.
• Are confident delivering engaging lessons on world religions and moral issues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education across KS3, KS4.
• Foster respectful discussion and critical thinking.

Skills

Experience teaching Religious Education

Strong behaviour management

Calm, inclusive teaching approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Job Title: Religious Education (R.E.) Teacher (QTS or ECT)
Location: Taunton
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £140 £200 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary)

Are you a qualified R.E. Teacher or an enthusiastic ECT with a passion for ethics, philosophy, and world religions?

Are you confident teaching Religious Education across KS3 KS4, fostering respectful discussion and critical thinking?

Are you open to exploring new teaching opportunities in the Taunton area from January?

TeacherActive is inviting expressions of interest from R.E. Teachers for upcoming opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are anticipating staffing needs within their Humanities departments, and now is the perfect time to register your interest and get ahead of the new-year demand.

Whether you re seeking a full-time placement, looking to broaden your experience across different school settings, or hoping to secure a longer-term role as opportunities arise, we d love to hear from you.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold QTS or are an ECT ready to begin your R.E. teaching career
• Have experience teaching Religious Education, Ethics, or Philosophy at KS3 KS4
• Are confident delivering engaging lessons on world religions and moral issues
• Have strong behaviour management and a calm, inclusive teaching approach
• Enjoy contributing to a supportive and reflective department

What You Can Expect:

• Access to a variety of upcoming R.E. roles in Taunton secondary schools
• Potential for both short-term and long-term placements
• Supportive school environments with established curricula
• Opportunities to gain experience, build relationships, and secure future permanent roles

Why Register with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
• Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• £200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

If you're a passionate R.E. Teacher and want to hear more about January opportunities in Taunton, we d love to support you.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.