RE Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization in Newham is seeking a passionate Religious Education Teacher to inspire students and promote critical thinking. The successful candidate will have QTS and experience in teaching RE at secondary level. This full-time, long-term role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive community.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience teaching RE in a UK secondary school.
• Ability to deliver a curriculum that is academically rigorous.
• Reflective, empathetic, and able to manage classroom discussions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons.
• Prepare students for written assessments at KS4.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Religious Education

Classroom Management

Critical Thinking Promotion

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Religious Education (RE) Teacher
Location: Newham
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September

Foster critical thinking, cultural understanding, and respectful dialogue through Religious Education.

A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Newham is seeking a passionate and thoughtful Religious Education (RE) Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values diversity, open-mindedness, and reflective learning as part of its core ethos.

The successful candidate will be confident teaching RE across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to explore world religions, moral dilemmas, and philosophical questions that shape society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Teach a range of religious, ethical, and philosophical topics with sensitivity and balance

• Prepare students for written assessments at KS4, including GCSE Religious Studies

• Encourage respectful debate and critical thinking in the classroom

• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel heard and valued

• Contribute to whole-school initiatives that promote equality, diversity, and wellbeing

You will be a great fit if you:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised qualification

• Have experience teaching RE in a UK secondary school

• Are passionate about developing students’ moral reasoning and cultural awareness

• Can deliver a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and personally relevant

• Are reflective, empathetic, and able to manage classroom discussions with confidence

• Uphold high standards of behaviour and mutual respect in your teaching

In return, we offer:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions

• Free access to CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and subject-specific training

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands East London schools

• A collaborative Humanities department and a welcoming school community

• Opportunities for professional development, including leadership and pastoral responsibilities

How to apply:
If you're passionate about guiding young people to think deeply, engage respectfully, and understand the world around them, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, call 020 4515 1281, or email [e-mail] to register your interest.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold relevant qualifications. This role includes statutory holiday pay (12.07%). Long-term placements may lead to permanent contracts depending on school needs and performance.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Free safeguarding and Prevent training is provided during registration.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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