RE Teacher - Rotherham

Justteachers Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is partnering with an inclusive secondary school in Rotherham to recruit an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher for a long-term, full-time position starting Sept/Oct 2026. Part-time applicants will be considered, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will teach RE across KS3/KS4, with KS5 opportunities, and contribute to a thoughtful, inclusive curriculum while supporting school-wide initiatives and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent UK teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching RE in a UK secondary school setting.
• Strong understanding of the national RE curriculum and its delivery in diverse classrooms.
• Confident communication and effective classroom management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities.
• Promote Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development through the RE curriculum.
• Establish a positive classroom environment with respectful discussions.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing clear feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic progress.
• Participate in CPD and support enrichment activities within RE or humanities.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Religious Education / Theology / Philosophy or related subject

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is pleased to be working in partnership with an inclusive secondary school in Rotherham to recruit an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher, starting in September/October 2026. This is a full-time (Part-time applicants will be considered), long-term position offering excellent stability, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and accessible RE lessons that meet the needs of learners of all abilities
• Teach Religious Education across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to teach KS5 where appropriate
• Promote students’ Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development through a thoughtful and inclusive curriculum
• Establish a positive, respectful classroom environment that encourages open and meaningful discussion
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing clear feedback in line with school policies
• Contribute to curriculum development, departmental improvement, and wider school initiatives
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and academic progress
• Participate in ongoing CPD and support extracurricular or enrichment activities within RE or the humanities

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification
• A degree in Religious Education, Theology, Philosophy, or a related subject
• Experience teaching RE within a UK secondary school setting
• Strong understanding of the national RE curriculum and its delivery in diverse classrooms
• Confident communication skills and effective classroom management
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for continued professional development