Religious Studies Teacher

TeacherActive; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme — £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Kingswinford that places community, care and personal development at the heart of school life. The school is seeking a dedicated Religious Studies Teacher for a full-time, long-term maternity cover from November 2026 to July 2027.

The successful candidate will teach Religious Studies across KS3 and KS4, encouraging discussion and critical thinking about religion, beliefs and values while upholding high standards of

Qualifications

• QTS with RS or Humanities specialism (ECTs welcome).
• Experience teaching RS/Religious Education across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to deliver engaging lessons.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Strong communication and commitment to inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging RS lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage discussion around beliefs, values and perspectives.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and classroom behaviour.
• Support inclusion and pupil wellbeing in a busy secondary setting.

Skills

QTS with RS / Humanities

Education

QTS

Job description

Do you hold QTS with a Religious Studies or Humanities specialism?

Do you have experience teaching Religious Studies across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4?

Are you passionate about encouraging students to explore different beliefs, values and perspectives in a respectful and inclusive classroom?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Kingswinford that places community, care and personal development at the heart of school life. The school promotes courage, ambition, respect and effort, with a strong focus on developing tolerant, responsible and well-rounded young people alongside achieving strong academic outcomes.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated Religious Studies Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis from November 2026 until July 2027 to provide maternity cover. The successful Religious Studies Teacher will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, encouraging discussion and critical thinking around religion, beliefs and values while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and classroom behaviour.

The successful Religious Studies Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Religious Studies or relevant Humanities specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching Religious Studies / Religious Education across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons
• Excellent classroom management
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.