Re Teacher | Inclusive Independent School | Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Marchant Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a part-time Religious Education teacher for an independent school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, starting January 2027. The role is permanent at 0.8 FTE with a pro rata salary dependent on experience.

You will teach RE across KS3 and KS4, plan lessons on beliefs and ethical issues, and foster respectful, balanced discussion. QTS or equivalent is required, with strong communication and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has secure subject knowledge and excellent communication skills.
• Can lead balanced discussions on challenging topics.
• Promotes an inclusive classroom where different perspectives are treated respectfully.
• Is committed to safeguarding and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach RE across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan lessons exploring religious traditions, belief systems and contemporary ethical issues.
• Encourage students to form reasoned arguments and evaluate different perspectives.
• Assess understanding and provide constructive feedback.
• Work with colleagues to enrich the curriculum and promote respectful discussion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Religious Education
Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Contract: 0.8 FTE, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Competitive, pro rata and dependent on experience

An inclusive independent school in Amersham is looking to appoint an engaging RE Teacher for January 2027. The school values intellectual curiosity, respectful discussion and thoughtful consideration of religious, philosophical and ethical questions. This part-time opportunity would suit a teacher seeking a permanent role with a reduced timetable.

The Role

Teach RE across KS3 and KS4.

Plan lessons exploring religious traditions, belief systems and contemporary ethical issues.

Encourage students to form reasoned arguments and evaluate different perspectives.

Assess understanding and provide constructive feedback.

Work with colleagues to enrich the curriculum and promote respectful discussion.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has secure subject knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Can lead balanced discussions on challenging topics.

Promotes an inclusive classroom where different perspectives are treated respectfully.

Is committed to safeguarding and continued professional development.

The Environment

The school provides a supportive academic environment, collaborative colleagues and opportunities for subject-specific development. Teachers are encouraged to contribute to enrichment activities and share ideas that deepen students' understanding. The 0.8 FTE arrangement offers a permanent position with a more flexible working pattern.