Teacher of RE

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local comprehensive school located in Birmingham seeks an outstanding Teacher of RE to join a high-performing department. The ideal candidate will have a rigorous approach to teaching, a passion for the subject, and the ability to inspire creativity in students. The school offers a positive culture and strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing. Applicants are welcome for informal visits, and ECT applications are encouraged.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Friendly workplace prioritizing wellbeing

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Rigorous and inventive approach to teaching RE across KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to inspire students creatively and manage classrooms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging RE lessons across all ability ranges in KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to the vision and practice of the school and the RE Department.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Subject enthusiasm

Creativity in teaching

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of RE who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils. Queensbridge School is an 11-16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all‑ability Foundation School of 915 pupils.

RE is part of our core curriculum offer at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This high performing department, through the direction, support and leadership of our Head of Department, inspires our pupils and raises achievement through deep learning and a creative curriculum. We are seeking outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a rigorous and inventive approach to the delivery of RE across both KS3 and KS4 all ability ranges.
• Be infectiously enthusiastic about the subject and have the ability to inspire the creativity of our students.
• Actively contribute to the long‑term vision and practice of both the whole school and the RE Department.
• Have strong classroom management skills and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for all students.

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and high performing learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors.
• A commitment to your own personal development with a high‑quality programme for all staff at all stages of their professional career.
• A friendly and supportive workplace that prioritises wellbeing.
• Discounted access to BSHF medical insurance for you and your family.

We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers at all stages of their professional career.

Informal visits to our school welcome. ECT applications welcome.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.