Religious Education Teacher - Diverse and Inclusive School - Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Qualified RE Teacher for a full-time position starting January 2026. The role involves teaching a diverse RE curriculum and engaging students from various backgrounds. The school provides a supportive environment with strong leadership and excellent facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators committed to inclusive education.

Benefits

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS

Supportive and well-resourced department

Strong pastoral support network

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching GCSE Religious Studies is essential.
• Strong ability to foster inclusive education.
• Legal right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide-ranging RE curriculum exploring world religions.
• Engage students in ethics, philosophy, and contemporary moral issues.
• Encourage student participation in interfaith dialogues.

Skills

Experience teaching KS3

Experience teaching KS4

Ability to engage diverse students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Situated in a multicultural and vibrant community, this school in Waltham Forest fosters an inclusive ethos that celebrates diversity and promotes mutual respect. The RE department is well-supported with extensive resources, guest speakers from various faiths, and community engagement projects. The school encourages student participation in interfaith dialogues and ethics debates. Staff enjoy a collaborative working environment, robust CPD opportunities, and a strong pastoral support network. The school is accessible, safe, and benefits from modern facilities.

The school offers:

• Strong GCSE RE results and excellent student engagement
• Enrichment opportunities include visits to places of worship and ethics forums
• Supportive leadership and excellent staff wellbeing provision

We are seeking a Qualified RE Teacher with QTS or equivalent, who has experience teaching KS3 and KS4 RE, including GCSE Religious Studies. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage students with diverse backgrounds and beliefs and have the legal right to work in the UK.

This is a full-time, permanent position starting January 2026. The role offers an excellent opportunity to teach a wide-ranging RE curriculum that explores world religions, ethics, philosophy, and contemporary moral issues across KS3 and KS4. The school values inclusive education, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue. Both experienced teachers and ECTs with a passion for RE and cultural understanding are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:

• Join a supportive and well-resourced RE department
• Inclusive and diverse comprehensive school in Waltham Forest
• Paid to scale on MPS / UPS