Religious Studies Teacher – Nuneaton

Justteachers Ltd; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is supporting a secondary school in Nuneaton with the appointment of a full-time Religious Studies Teacher. The successful candidate will join a collaborative humanities department and deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to think critically about religion, ethics, and philosophy.

This role involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop their knowledge, reasoning, and confidence in discussing a range of beliefs and viewpoints.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering Religious Studies in a UK secondary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to foster curiosity, respectful debate and thoughtful engagement.
• Two references, ideally from educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver RS lessons for KS3 and KS4 in line with the curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom where students of varied abilities can progress.
• Track and evaluate pupil attainment and provide targeted feedback.
• Maintain positive behaviour using school expectations consistently.
• Collaborate with the humanities department to support pupils and the wider school community.

Skills

RS teaching

QTS

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is supporting a secondary school in Nuneaton with the appointment of a full-time Religious Studies Teacher. The successful candidate will join a collaborative humanities department and deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to think critically about religion, ethics, and philosophy.

This role involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop their knowledge, reasoning, and confidence in discussing a range of beliefs and viewpoints. You will be joining a welcoming school with clear behaviour standards and a staff team committed to creating positive learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach purposeful RS lessons for pupils across KS3 and KS4, following the relevant curriculum.
• Build an inclusive classroom culture where pupils of different abilities can participate and make progress.
• Track and evaluate pupil attainment, providing feedback and adjusting lessons to support individual learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour by applying the school’s expectations and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Contribute to departmental planning and work closely with colleagues to support pupils and the broader school community.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience delivering Religious Studies within a UK secondary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Enthusiasm for the subject, with the ability to encourage curiosity, respectful debate, and thoughtful engagement.
• Two relevant references, ideally from educational settings.