Religious Studies & Ethics Teacher | GCSE & A‑Level

Marchant Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Grammar School in Southampton seeks a passionate Religious Studies Teacher for a full-time post starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging RS lessons, cover philosophy and ethics, and guide students through GCSE and A-Level preparation within a supportive Humanities department.

You will encourage critical discussion, assess progress, and contribute to curriculum development while promoting an inclusive learning environment and high standards of teaching and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Religious Studies in a secondary school is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Religious Studies lessons across the relevant Key Stages.
• Teach topics covering religion, philosophy, ethics and contemporary moral issues.
• Prepare students for GCSE and/or A-Level examinations where required.
• Develop students’ critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment for discussions on beliefs and perspectives.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support learning.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, departmental initiatives and school activities.
• Support enrichment activities and discussion groups to spark interest in RS.

Skills

RS teaching expertise

Classroom management

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Degree in Religious Studies/Philosophy/Theology or related subject

Job description

Grammar School in Southampton seeks a passionate Religious Studies Teacher for a full-time post starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging RS lessons, cover philosophy and ethics, and guide students through GCSE and A-Level preparation within a supportive Humanities department.

You will encourage critical discussion, assess progress, and contribute to curriculum development while promoting an inclusive learning environment and high standards of teaching and student achievement.