RE Teacher - Sheffield

Just Teachers Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd. is recruiting an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher in Sheffield for a full-time, long-term role starting September 2026. The position offers stability with potential for permanency for the right candidate.

You will teach RE across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to cover KS5, contributing to an inclusive curriculum and the school’s SMSC development. A CPD-focused environment supports ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or UK-equivalent qualification.
• Degree in Religious Education, Theology, Philosophy or related subject.
• Experience teaching RE in a UK secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach Religious Education across KS3/KS4 with KS5 opportunities.
• Promote SMSC development through an inclusive curriculum.
• Establish a positive classroom environment and manage behaviour.
• Assess and track progress, giving clear feedback per policy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider school initiatives.
• Maintain high expectations and engage students in progress.
• Participate in CPD and support extracurricular activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

QTS or UK qualification

Degree in Religious Education/Theology/Philosophy or related subject

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is pleased to be working in partnership with a inclusive secondary school in Sheffield to recruit an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher, starting in September 2026. This is a full-time, 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