RE Teacher

School Staff Direct; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A School in Essex seeks a dedicated RE Teacher to join the Humanities team from September 2025. This full-time position offers a chance to teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a supportive school. You'll engage in meaningful discussions, foster critical thinking, and collaborate with a well-resourced department committed to pupil-centered learning. ECTs are welcome, with full induction and mentoring support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching RE in a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and inclusive approach to worldviews.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RE lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and assess student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Critical thinking

Cultural awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Are you passionate about exploring life's big questions? Do you enjoy guiding young people to think critically, reflectively, and with empathy? A School in Essex is seeking a dedicated RE Teacher to join their Humanities team from September 2025.

This full-time, permanent position offers you the chance to teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, in a school that values respectful dialogue, diversity, and meaningful discussion. You'll be joining a well-resourced department where collaboration and pupil-centred learning are at the heart of the curriculum.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, you'll benefit from supportive leadership, structured CPD, and a welcoming school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver thought-provoking RE lessons at KS3 and KS4
• Support students in developing critical thinking and cultural awareness
• Create a respectful and inclusive classroom environment
• Monitor and assess student progress and adapt teaching accordingly
• Contribute to curriculum development and cross-curricular projects
• Participate in wider school life and enrichment opportunities

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching RE in a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and a balanced, inclusive approach to worldviews
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• ECTs welcome - full induction and mentoring support provided
• A commitment to fostering open-mindedness and respectful discussion

School Staff Direct and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. Sponsorship is not available.

If this sounds like your calling, apply today.

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