Teacher of Religious Education and Citizenship

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a qualified Teacher of Religious Education and Citizenship to join a large secondary academy in Oldham starting September 2025. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, aiming to foster open-minded and empathetic learners. Ideal candidates should possess QTS or equivalent qualifications and have experience teaching students aged 11-18.

Benefits

Access to over 2,500 free training courses

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Assistance with lesson planning

Choice of holiday pay options

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Religious Education to 11-18 year olds.
• Professional references and Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Core Religious Education and Citizenship lessons.
• Support students' understanding of beliefs and British Values.
• Manage classroom dynamics effectively.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

QTS Status or QTLS

PGCE14+

Certificate of Education

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of religious education looking for a new role?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented teacher of RE and Citizenship to join a large secondary academy in Oldham.

This is a full-time supply teaching role from September 2025.

The Role

Teacher of Core Religious Education, RE GCSE and Citizenship

Five days a week 8.15am to 3pm

Teacher of Core Religious Education lessons with a focus on developing open- minded and empathetic learners supporting British Values

Positive confident classroom management skills where students can share beliefs in a safe supportive environment.

Innovative teacher able to adapt lessons to a broad range of beliefs and cultures.

The academy are interested in hearing from early career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with experience of teaching Religious Education to students aged 11 to 18.

The School

Large 11-16 secondary school in Oldham LEA

Good Ofsted February 2024

a successful and forward-looking school with excellent facilities for teaching and learning

a professional, dedicated, and supportive science department

Excellent opportunities for professional development

a school renowned for outstanding professional

Easily accessible by car and public transport links

To join us and be successful in this RE Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent Further education qualifications such as PGCE14+ or Certificate of Education
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Religious Education teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)