Religious Studies Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top rates of pay

Access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Payroll team onsite in London

Holiday pay option

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a qualified Religious Studies teacher for an ongoing full-time supply role in Oldham. You will teach KS3–GCSE, deliver engaging lessons and foster open-minded, empathetic learners aligned with British Values.

The school values diverse beliefs and is looking for candidates with UK classroom experience, QTS/QTLS/ECT, and full DBS clearance. Availability from November 2026 is welcome.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS status or QTLS or ECT status.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and UK right to work.
• Provide a full CV with history and any gaps explained.
• Recent UK experience teaching Religious Studies to ages 11–16.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies to KS3, KS4 and GCSE.
• Deliver lessons five days a week 8:15am–3:15pm.
• Develop open-minded, empathetic learners and British Values.
• Adapt lessons to a broad range of beliefs and cultures.

Skills

QTS/ QTLS / ECT

DBS check

Right to work in UK

Education

QTS / QTLS / ECT status

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of Religious Studies looking for a new role in Oldham?Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a specialist teacher of religion to join a large secondary academy in Oldham. This is a full-time supply teaching role from November 2026 on an ongoing supply basis. The RoleTeacher of Religious Studies to key stage 3, key stage 4 Core and GCSE Religious studies.Five days a week 8.15am - 3.15pmTeacher of Core Religious studies with a focus on developing open- minded and empathetic learners supporting British ValuesInnovative teacher able to adapt lessons to a broad range of beliefs and culturesThe academy are interested in hearing from early career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with recent UK experience of teaching Religious Studies to students aged 11 to 16. The SchoolSuccessful 11-16 academyOfsted April 2025 - Judged good for overall effectivenessState of the art facilities for teaching and learning."The school is unrelenting in its pursuit of excellence for all pupils. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, rise to meet the school's very high expectations. They achieve highly, including in public examinations at the end of Year 11."Many students go on to study religion at A level and in further education.

To join us and be successful in this Religious Studies Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS or ECT status
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
• Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants