Religious Studies Teacher

Smile Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Religious Studies to join their progressive secondary school. This full-time, permanent position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment committed to staff development and student success. Ideal candidates will possess QTS, excellent subject knowledge, and a passion for creating an engaging learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS.
• Strong energy to enhance recent GCSE results.
• Ability to develop teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward high-quality post-16 provision.
• Ensure all students access and enjoy Religious Studies.
• Potentially lead teams and develop staff.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership potential

Education

QTS

ECT encouraged to apply

Job description

Position: Teacher of Religious Studies
Start: September 2025
Pay: MPS / UPS +TLR 2a

Are you looking to be part of a forward thinking and progressive School?
Create Education are currently looking for a dynamic and motivated Teacher of Religious Studies that is looking to work at a Croydon based secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that has a passion for teaching with strong vision and values, someone that would like to work in a school that is excellently resourced and fully committed to developing staff by helping them fulfil their teaching and learning potential.

The school is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. At the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, pupils benefit from a fabulous site and leafy surroundings, along with clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff.

As a school, they are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage, and more importantly enjoy Religious studies. They understand the importance of Religion, allowing students to progress in their educational journey and provide the resources for departments to achieve these aims and even offer career progression as a subject lead for the right candidate. They have an excellent team, inspirational leaders and are looking for talented Religious studies teacher to join the school as soon as possible.

They are looking for someone who:

• Must haveQTS
• ECT’sare encouraged to apply
• Is able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge;
• Has the energy to build on recent GCSE results and will help to drive forward our high-quality post-16 provision
• Actively want to develop their teaching qualities
• Has first-rate communication and organisational skills
• Has the potential to lead teams and develop staff

Job Types: Full-time / Permanent
Pay: £40,239.00-£55,239.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Croydon, London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.