Religious Studies Teacher

Amarval Partners Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training & professional development

Term-time support

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Amarval Partners Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Religious Studies Teacher to join a well-established secondary school in Havering, London. The role covers KS3 and KS4 with a focus on delivering engaging, thought-provoking lessons that develop knowledge, understanding and critical thinking.

The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive school environment that values high teaching standards and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Religious Studies in a secondary school.
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently.
• Excellent communication, organisational and instructional planning skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management abilities.
• Passion for Religious Studies and ability to inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations to inspire and challenge students.
• Promote progress and positive learning outcomes for all pupils.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge of the Religious Studies curriculum.
• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Encourage critical thinking and understanding of religions and ethical issues.
• Use assessments to monitor progress and inform planning.
• Maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to sustain high teaching standards.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Engagement

Job description

A well-established secondary school based in Havering is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Religious Studies Teacher to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to delivering engaging, thought-provoking lessons that inspire students to develop their knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills.

The successful candidate will be confident teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

You will be joining a supportive school environment where high standards of teaching and learning are encouraged, and professional development is valued.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking.
• Access to free training courses and professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout term time and on designated training days.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students to achieve their full potential.
• Promote good progress and positive learning outcomes for all pupils.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the Religious Studies curriculum.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the individual strengths, abilities and learning needs of students.
• Encourage students to develop critical thinking, independent learning and a deeper understanding of different religions, beliefs and ethical issues.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement and inform future planning.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive, safe and productive learning environment.
• Create an inclusive classroom where students feel confident, supported and motivated to participate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

Requirements

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching Religious Studies within a secondary school setting.
• Confidence teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and lesson-planning abilities.
• A genuine passion for Religious Studies and the ability to engage and inspire students.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to undertake the necessary DBS checks.
• Must be able to provide a minimum of two professional references covering the last two years.