Religious Studies Teacher

Vision For Education Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD

Pension contributions

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. are recruiting for a Teacher of Religious Studies in Preston, Lancashire. The role is a long-term temporary position with no fixed end date, likely to run until the end of the academic year.

January 2026 start date with a local secondary school, school name confidential until advertising. The successful candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, teach RS at secondary level, and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons while maintaining excellent classroom management and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Religious Studies at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for Religious Studies.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Studies to secondary pupils.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Skills

QTS

RS subject knowledge

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Religious Studies – Preston, Lancashire

Are you a passionate Teacher of Religious Studies looking for your next teaching opportunity? Vision for Education is working with a local secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Religious Studies for a long-term temporary position, likely to continue until the end of the academic year.

Teacher of Religious Studies – Secondary School, Preston, Lancashire

As a Teacher of Religious Studies in Preston, Lancashire, you will inspire pupils to explore different religions, beliefs and ethical issues, developing their knowledge, critical thinking and understanding of the world around them.

The role:

Position: Teacher of Religious Studies.

Location: Preston, Lancashire.

Start date: January 2026 (please confirm the intended start date before advertising, as this date has passed).

Contract: Long-term temporary role with no fixed end date, likely to run until the end of the academic year.

School: A local secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. The school name will remain confidential in this advert.

Ofsted: The school's most recent inspection information should be confirmed against the latest published report before inclusion in the advert.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Religious Studies at secondary school level.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Religious Studies.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

This Teacher of Religious Studies role in Preston, Lancashire, would suit an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive secondary school environment.

Ofsted information: The school's latest Ofsted inspection took place in 2023. Inspectors reported that the school continued to be rated Good under the previous inspection framework.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications, which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.