Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding school in Merton is seeking a passionate Religious Education Teacher to join their dedicated team. This full-time role offers competitive salaries, including TLR options for experienced teachers. You will teach across KS3 to KS5, contributing to a high-performing department known for its commitment to inclusion and student achievement. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for educators looking to advance their careers in a thriving educational setting. Apply now to be part of a school that values excellence in education.

Benefits

Parking on site

Access to gym

Modern tech in classrooms

Full-size sports pitch

Qualifications

• Qualified Religious Education Teacher with UK QTS.
• Strong subject specialist with a solid academic background.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education from KS3 to KS5.
• Work within a strong Humanities department.

Skills

Religious Education

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Religious Education or related field

Job description

Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher - Competitive Salaries - Outstanding School

An Ofsted Outstanding School in Merton is searching for a Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher to join their team in September. Unlike most schools, you won't be working alongside non-subject specialists in Religious Education. The school has managed to attract strong Religious Education Teachers and retain them, leading to consist success and growth in the department over the past three years.

This Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher position is suited to a subject specialist in Religious Education, with competitive offers available for ECTs all the way through to experienced Religious Education Teachers looking to grow their career and responsibilities. TLR options for an experienced Religious Education Teacher can include Enrichment Lead, 2iC or a pastoral responsibility such as Head of Year.

Religious Education ECTs will be made a competitive offer, typically starting at MPS3 pending a strong lesson observation and interview. Please read the full details of this Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher vacancy before applying:

JOB DESCRIPTION - Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher

• Full time, permanent contract
• September 2025 start
• MPS3 - UPS3 + TLR Options (Inner London Payscale)
• £42,536 - £60,092 + TLR2B £5800
• Teaching Religious Education KS3 - KS5
• Religious Education ECTs will be offered a KS3-KS4 timetable with another subject optional if you do not feel confident to teach KS5 in your first or second year.
• Working as part of a strong Humanities department with 2 other Religious Education Teachers

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION- Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher

• Qualified Religious Education Teacher with UK QTS
• Strong subject specialist with a solid academic background
• Excellent spoken and written English essential
• Outstanding or Good lesson observations
• Able to commit full time, 5 days a week, term time only.

SCHOOL INFORMATION - Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher

• Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School
• Non-denominational (not a faith school) with a modern, multi-faith curriculum
• High-performing with Progress 8 in the top 1% nationally
• Strong Humanities & RE team
• State of the art facilities, catering to 1400+ pupils KS3-KS5
• Parking on site, great gym, full size sports pitch, large classrooms and well-equipped with modern tech
• Impeccable student behaviour and a culture of high-achievement
• Passionate about inclusion and all students achieving their best, whether that's a B or an A*
• Located in Merton, Inner London Payscale
• Decent public transport links and local amenities

If you're interested in this Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher vacancy, please apply today. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 12hrs to confidentially discuss the school in more depth before progressing your application further.

Religious Education Teacher / RE Teacher - Competitive Salaries - Outstanding School

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