Teacher Of Religious Education | Inclusive Secondary School | Leicester

Marchant Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is seeking a thoughtful and engaging Teacher of Religious Education for an inclusive secondary school in Leicester. The role would suit a teacher who can encourage respectful discussion, develop pupils' understanding of different beliefs and worldviews, and support strong written and analytical skills.

Deliver RE lessons across KS3 and KS4, teaching beliefs, practices, ethical issues and diverse worldviews in line with the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and a relevant RE, RS, Theology or related teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and effective teaching skills.
• Able to facilitate balanced, age-appropriate discussions on sensitive topics.
• Demonstrates inclusive practice, clear communication and positive behaviour management.
• Is committed to safeguarding and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach religious beliefs, practices, ethical issues and diverse worldviews in line with the curriculum.
• Develop pupils' evaluation, discussion and extended-writing skills.
• Assess learning and adapt lessons to meet different educational needs.
• Establish a respectful classroom environment that encourages thoughtful debate.

Skills

QTS

Subject knowledge

Teaching skills

Balanced discussions

Inclusive practice

Clear communication

Behaviour management

Education

QTS and RE/RS/Theology teaching qualification

Job description

Position: Teacher of Religious Education

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary/Hours: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience | Full-time

Wayman Education is seeking a thoughtful and engaging Teacher of Religious Education for an inclusive secondary school in Leicester. The role would suit a teacher who can encourage respectful discussion, develop pupils' understanding of different beliefs and worldviews, and support strong written and analytical skills.

The School

The school seeks to create a respectful environment where pupils are encouraged to ask questions, consider different perspectives and engage positively with challenging ideas.

The Role

Deliver RE lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Teach religious beliefs, practices, ethical issues and diverse worldviews in line with the curriculum.

Develop pupils' evaluation, discussion and extended-writing skills.

Assess learning and adapt lessons to meet different educational needs.

Establish a respectful classroom environment that encourages thoughtful debate.

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS and a relevant RE, RS, Theology or related teaching qualification.

Has strong subject knowledge and effective teaching skills.

Can facilitate balanced, age-appropriate discussions on sensitive topics.

Demonstrates inclusive practice, clear communication and positive behaviour management.

Is committed to safeguarding and pupil development.

MPS/UPS, dependent on experience and the school's pay arrangements.