RE Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Staff wellbeing focus

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees to appoint a passionate Religious Education Teacher from September 2026. This full-time role involves delivering engaging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4 and taking on a Form Tutor responsibility to support students’ development.

The schools offer strong support, CPD opportunities and a welcoming environment. Applicants should hold QTS and have experience teaching RE to KS3/KS4; commitment to inclusive teaching and

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and has KS3/KS4 RE teaching experience.
• Ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners across ability ranges.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and collaborative practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Take on Form Tutor responsibilities to support student development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and best practices.

Skills

QTS

KS3/KS4 RE

Inspiring teaching

Inclusive lessons

Collaborative

Professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

RE Teacher - Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

Protocol Education are currently working in partnership with a number of welcoming and forward-thinking secondary schools across Stockton-on-Tees who are looking to appoint a passionate Religious Education Teacher from September 2026.

If you're an enthusiastic educator who can bring Religious Studies to life, encourage meaningful discussion, and inspire students to think critically about the world around them, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time position, offering stability, strong support, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a thriving school community.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and thought-provoking Religious Education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students explore a range of beliefs, cultures, and ethical issues whilst developing strong analytical and communication skills.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you'll also take on the role of Form Tutor, supporting students' personal development, wellbeing, and academic progress throughout the school year.

You'll be joining a collaborative department where ideas, resources, and best practice are shared to ensure both staff and students thrive.

About the Schools

Our partner schools across Stockton-on-Tees are known for their inclusive environments, strong leadership teams, and commitment to delivering high-quality education. Schools typically offer:

• Supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Teams
• A welcoming and diverse school community
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Inclusive learning environments where every student can succeed
• A strong emphasis on student voice, respect, and belonging
• Collaborative staff cultures that encourage teamwork and innovation

These are schools where achievements are celebrated, professional development is encouraged, and staff feel valued.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching Religious Education at KS3 and KS4
• Can inspire, challenge, and motivate learners of all abilities
• Is passionate about creating engaging and inclusive lessons
• Enjoys working collaboratively and sharing ideas with colleagues
• Is committed to ongoing professional development

Position Details

• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: Stockton-on-Tees
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Pay: MPS/UPS, paid to scale

  Why Work Through Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
  • Competitive rates and pay-to-scale opportunities
  • FREE access to the Protocol Education CPD Academy
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities tailored to your skills, experience, and career goals
  • Generous Refer-a-Friend reward scheme
  • Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Teesside

  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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