Religious Studies Teacher

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is recruiting on behalf of an outstanding secondary school for girls in East London for a passionate and dedicated Religious Education Teacher. This full-time long-term opportunity offers an immediate start and the chance to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 within a high-performing Humanities department.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, promote critical thinking and cultural understanding, maintain high standards of behaviour, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Religious Education within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
• Encourage discussion, debate, and critical thinking.
• Support students in developing an understanding of different faiths, beliefs, and ethical issues.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Contribute positively to the Humanities department and wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisation

Engaging learners

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Religious Education Teacher

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an outstanding secondary school for girls in East London for a passionate and dedicated Religious Education Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Humanities department and inspire students through engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, ethical awareness, and an understanding of different beliefs and cultures.

Here is a highly regarded secondary school educating approximately 900 students within a supportive, ambitious, and inclusive environment.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, Walthamstow School for Girls was judged Outstanding, reflecting the exceptional quality of education and student outcomes across the school.

Inspectors recognised the school's commitment to academic excellence, high expectations, and exceptional personal development opportunities for students.

Duties as a Religious Education Teacher

• Teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons
• Encourage discussion, debate, and critical thinking
• Support students in developing an understanding of different faiths, beliefs, and ethical issues
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute positively to the Humanities department and wider school community

Ideal Religious Education Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Religious Education within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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