RE Teacher – Hinckley, Leicestershire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded education provider in Leicester is seeking a reflective and engaging Teacher of Religious Education for a January 2026 start. The ideal candidate will teach RE across KS3–KS4, contributing to assemblies and character education. A passion for RE, strong communication skills, and empathy are vital. The role offers a supportive team, excellent behaviour culture, and clear progression pathways, making it a fantastic opportunity for dedicated educators who value thoughtful teaching and a strong pastoral ethos.

Qualifications

• QTS + passion for RE, ethics, and worldviews.
• Strong communication and clarity of instruction.
• Empathy and ability to lead balanced classroom discussion.
• Commitment to enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Teach RE across KS3–KS4.
• Deliver curriculum exploring religion, ethics, and philosophy.
• Contribute to assemblies and character education.

Skills

Strong communication

Clarity of instruction

Empathy

Ability to lead classroom discussion

Passion for RE, ethics, and worldviews

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A well-regarded and academically ambitious 11–16 school in Hinckley is seeking a reflective and engaging Teacher of Religious Education for a January 2026 start.

The Role

You will teach RE across KS3–KS4, delivering a curriculum that explores religion, ethics and philosophy through clear, structured enquiry questions. The department is respected within the school and contributes strongly to assemblies, character education and community links.

The School

With a Good Ofsted rating and strong staff retention, the school is known for :

• Calm, orderly classrooms
• Excellent pastoral systems

Approachable and proactive senior leadership

The RE team works in a collaborative faculty space with shared digital resources, planning templates and assessment models.

What You'll Bring

• QTS + passion for RE, ethics and worldviews
• Strong communication and clarity of instruction
• Empathy and ability to lead balanced classroom discussion
• Commitment to enrichment

Why Join?

• Supportive Humanities team
• Great behaviour culture
• Opportunities to develop curriculum or lead values projects
• Clear progression pathways

A fantastic post for an RE teacher who values thoughtful teaching and a strong pastoral ethos.