Religious Studies Teacher

Senploy; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walthamstow School for Girls, an Outstanding East London secondary school for girls, is seeking a passionate Religious Education teacher. The role focuses on delivering stimulating RE lessons across KS3-4, promoting critical thinking and understanding of diverse beliefs. You will contribute to a supportive Humanities department within a high-achieving school.

The school emphasizes academic excellence, safeguarding, and fostering ethical awareness and cultural understanding among students.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Religious Education in a secondary school setting preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
• Encourage discussion, debate, and critical thinking.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Contribute positively to the Humanities department and wider school community.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Engagement strategies

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an outstanding 11-16 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.

• 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
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Religious Education within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
• 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