RE Teacher Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a dedicated RE teacher passionate about helping students excel. In this role, you will deliver high-quality lessons, plan collaboratively with a dynamic team, and receive robust support from school leadership. The institution emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding and offers targeted professional development. Salary benefits include competitive pay and a range of staff rewards, ensuring you feel valued in your position.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to achieving excellent results for students.
• Ability to deliver exceptional RE teaching across the academy.
• Cultivate a love for the subject and curiosity to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons in RE.
• Plan and collaborate with a high-performing RE department.
• Participate in regular management and professional development.

Skills

Passionate about teaching RE

High levels of ambition and optimism

Commitment to high expectations

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• be passionate about teaching RE and committed to achieving excellent results for their students
• demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses

What the school offers its staff

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Further details about the role

As an RE teacher at Ark All Saints you will have an important role in delivering exceptional RE teaching across the academy. You will be part of a small, high performing RE department, planning and delivering high quality lessons with a commitment to achieving excellent results for your students. You will cultivate and deepen their love for the subject and their curiosity to learn.

You will benefit from regular line management by the academy’s Principal, targeted professional development for all teachers through "Working Together Wednesdays," and robust support from the Senior Leadership team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this depends upon the nature of the offence(s)