Religious Education Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Religious Education Teacher for a dynamic role in a prominent community secondary school in Stockport, starting January 2026. The position demands innovative lesson delivery to enhance student engagement and performance in KS3 and KS4. Applicants should hold QTS or QTLS and possess strong curriculum knowledge. This full-time position offers competitive pay and ample opportunity for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Help with lesson planning

Online portal for timesheets

Free social events

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or QTLS and have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional reference checks.
• Provide a CV with a full employment and education history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Religious Education lessons to students in KS3 and KS4.
• Participate in a department with consistently improving GCSE results.
• Use innovative and engaging approaches to ensure lessons are fun and effective.

Skills

QTS status or QTLS

Strong curriculum knowledge

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a dynamic and innovative Religious Education Teacher to join a large community secondary school, starting January 2026 for the academic year. This is a full‑time, long‑term role, paying up to £223 a day, and could become a permanent contract for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or QTLS.
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, overseas police clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history and explain any employment breaks.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

The role

The role involves the delivery of Religious Education lessons to students in KS3 and KS4, taking part in a department that has consistently improved GCSE results year on year. Ideal candidates will have strong curriculum knowledge and will ensure their lessons are of excellent quality, using innovative and engaging approaches, so that students have fun while making progress.

About the school

We are recruiting on behalf of a large and well established community school that caters for students aged 11‑16. The school prides itself on being at the heart of its community, caring, friendly and strongly inclusive, and driven to provide the highest quality education for the next generation.

Benefits

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
• Access to 2,500 accredited CPD courses through our exclusive partnership with The National College.
• A generous referral scheme – recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance – so you’re fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Help with lesson planning – our support doesn’t stop once we secure you a placement.
• A straightforward online portal for timesheets and availability.
• Free social and networking events for peers and consultants.

How to apply

To apply for this Religious Education Teacher position, or to learn more about the opportunities we have at Tradewind, please call the Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Equal opportunities

Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we’re proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.