Teacher of RE (KS3 to KS5)

CLARUS EDUCATION; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded school in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Teacher of RE to deliver engaging lessons from September 2025. The role involves fostering critical thinking and respect for diverse perspectives among students while collaborating with the department for best practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher of RE with experience in KS3 to KS5.
• Ability to promote critical thinking and respect for diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stimulating RE lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Assist in curriculum changes and develop teaching strategies.

Skills

Innovative Teaching

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Empathy

Job description

Teacher of RE (KS3 to KS5) - Croydon

Role: Teacher of RE

Location: Croydon, London
Salary: MPS1 – UPS1

Start Date: September 2025

We are an established and well-regarded school in Croydon, Greater London seeking a dedicated and qualified Teacher of RE to join our team from September 2025. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for delivering stimulating and thought-provoking RE lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3), Key Stage 4 (KS4), and potentially Key Stage 5 (KS5). Your role will involve developing students' understanding of world religions, ethical issues, and worldviews while promoting critical thinking, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities of Teacher of RE :

Teaching & Learning

• Promoting and seeking opportunities for innovative approaches to teach R.E., both in the post holder’s own teaching and the way he/she encourages others
• Develop practice within the department to engrain deeper understanding of concepts
• Assist the Head of Department in sharing best practice
• Seek opportunities to collaborate with other R.E. departments

Curriculum changes

Assist the Head of Department in the delivery of the GCSE

• Specification, and any other curriculum changes that occur while the post holder remains in post
• Keeping up to date with specifications and assessment materials from examination boards and developing SoW and teaching strategies as assigned by the Head of Department
• Developing the post holders teaching and that of others teaching with the team.

Other Duties

• To fulfil all other duties, pastoral and academic, as required and directed by the Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team
• Within these specific requirements listed above, all teachers are expected to foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the subject for both students and staff
• To be responsible for Health and Safety in the classroom and surrounding area
• To act as a role model in promoting the ethos of the College

Application - Teacher of RE

If you are a passionate Teacher of RE looking for a fulfilling role in please apply now by sending your CV to Clarus Education. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by your personal consultant.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Teacher of RE, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Teacher of RE will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Teacher of RE post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Teacher of RE (KS3 to KS5) – Croydon