Religious Education Teacher

Wayman Education; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grammar school in Salisbury seeks a passionate Religious Education Teacher to inspire high-achieving students from September 2025. This role involves teaching RE at all levels, contributing to students' critical thinking and moral reasoning in an academically rigorous environment.

Benefits

Access to excellent CPD and opportunities for career development

Well-resourced classrooms and subject departments

Supportive and ambitious staff community

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Religious Education at KS3 KS5, ideally A-Level Philosophy or Ethics.
• Excellent subject knowledge and love for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach RE from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level.
• Engage students with theology, ethics, and philosophy.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Commitment to high achievement

Education

Honours degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, or related discipline

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE with QTS or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Religious Education Teacher who thrives on academic challenge and high expectations?

Do you want to teach motivated, high-achieving students in an environment that values scholarship, integrity, and intellectual curiosity?

The Opportunity

An outstanding grammar school in Wiltshire is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Religious Education Teacher to join its high-performing Humanities Faculty from September 2025. The successful candidate will teach RE from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level, helping students engage with theology, ethics, and philosophy through thoughtful and academically rigorous lessons.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with exceptionally able and engaged students who relish challenge and discussion. The school fosters a culture of academic excellence alongside personal growth, and Religious Education plays a vital role in developing pupils critical thinking, empathy, and moral reasoning.

The School

This selective grammar school enjoys a national reputation for outstanding academic results, excellent teaching, and a supportive, aspirational culture. Students are ambitious, articulate, and eager to learn; staff are well-supported, and professional development is both encouraged and generously resourced.

With a long-standing tradition of academic scholarship, the school provides a rich and stimulating environment for both staff and pupils. The ethos combines traditional values with a modern outlook, and the school community is one of mutual respect, high standards, and a genuine passion for learning.

The Department

The RE Department is highly regarded, with consistently strong results at GCSE and A-Level. The team is collaborative, reflective, and dedicated to developing lessons that challenge students to think deeply about philosophical and ethical issues. Students are encouraged to debate, reflect, and express their ideas with confidence and sensitivity.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A strong academic background with a good Honours degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, or a related discipline

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE with QTS or equivalent)

• Experience teaching Religious Education at KS3 KS5, ideally including A-Level Philosophy or Ethics

• Excellent subject knowledge, a love for teaching, and a commitment to fostering high achievement

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

What the School Offers

• Highly motivated and courteous students who are a pleasure to teach

• A supportive and ambitious staff community

• Access to excellent CPD and opportunities for career development

• A culture that values academic rigour and professional autonomy

• Well-resourced classrooms and subject departments

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Start Date: September 2025

Application

If you are a dynamic and thoughtful Religious Education Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of scholars and critical thinkers in a top-performing grammar school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter to be considered for this exceptional opportunity.