Religious Studies Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a passionate Religious Education Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Bradford. The successful candidate will teach RE across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging, well-structured lessons and supporting pupils to develop knowledge and critical thinking.

UK QTS is essential, with previous RE experience in a UK secondary school and a valid DBS (Update Service preferred).

Qualifications

• UK QTS is essential.
• Previous RE teaching experience in a UK secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of KS3 and KS4 RE curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Able to plan and deliver engaging lessons independently.
• Hold a valid DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and well-planned RE lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Support pupils to make strong academic progress and achieve their potential
• Develop pupils’ understanding of religious, philosophical and ethical topics
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Use assessment and feedback effectively to support pupil progress
• Encourage discussion, debate and independent thinking within the classroom
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Engaging teaching

Assessment for progress

Education

UK QTS

Experience in RE in UK secondary

Job description

RE Teacher – Bradford

Location: Bradford

Role: Religious Education Teacher

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate Religious Education Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Bradford? Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed RE Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in the Bradford area.

The successful candidate will be confident teaching RE across KS3 and KS4, with a strong understanding of the curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging, well-structured lessons. You will play an important role in supporting pupils to develop their knowledge, critical thinking and understanding of different religions, beliefs and ethical issues.

The Role:

• Teach engaging and well-planned RE lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Support pupils to make strong academic progress and achieve their potential
• Develop pupils’ understanding of religious, philosophical and ethical topics
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Use assessment and feedback effectively to support pupil progress
• Encourage discussion, debate and independent thinking within the classroom
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management

The Ideal Candidate:

• UK QTS is essential
• Previous experience teaching RE within a UK secondary school
• Strong knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 RE curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Able to plan and deliver engaging lessons independently
• A committed, reliable and enthusiastic approach
• Passionate about supporting young people and raising achievement
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Hold a valid DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

Why Teaching Personnel?

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you access to a huge range of opportunities across Bradford and West Yorkshire, whether you’re looking for a long-term position, permanent role or your next teaching opportunity. You’ll also receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, competitive rates of pay and access to a wide range of CPD opportunities.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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