Teacher of RE - Ferndown Upper School

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a Teacher of RE for Ferndown Upper School. The role offers a supportive environment with well-behaved students and opportunities for professional development. Join a team focused on work-life balance and effective teaching.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Cashback Plan

Gym Discounts

Access to staff benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced and enthusiastic RE graduate required.
• Positive and dynamic approach to teaching RE at KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective teaching in RE.
• Support student behavior management.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

RE Graduate

Job description

Required for September 2025: Teacher of RE (0.6 - 1.0 FTE, Permanent)

Ferndown Upper School offers a supportive environment with well-behaved students and a focus on work-life balance. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic RE graduate to join our team, providing a positive and dynamic approach to teaching RE at KS3 and KS4.

What Ferndown Can Offer You

• Great students who behave, enabling effective teaching.
• The chance to work with outstanding colleagues.
• Tight, robust behaviour systems.
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions, to support behaviour management.
• Ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback for professional development.
• Autonomy to develop a strong staff culture.
• Shared units of work and resources.
• Excellent CPD, career development, and promotion opportunities.
• A well-maintained site in beautiful Dorset.
• Private Healthcare Cashback Plan, including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, and cashback for optical, dental, and other appointments for employees and their children.
• Access to staff benefits and discounts via Dorset Council.

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ on the Dorset Jobs website or visit our website for the Application Form. Send completed forms to [e-mail].

For further details, contact the Director of Learning for Social Sciences at [e-mail].

Closing date: Wednesday 21st May
Interviews: 22nd/23rd May