Teacher of Religious Studies (Part Time - Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Manor Church of England Academy is inviting applications for a maternity cover Religious Studies teacher on a 0.6 FTE, fixed-term contract. The role covers Key Stage 3 through a thematic curriculum, with emphasis on Christianity and in-depth study of Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and non‑religious worldviews, starting 1 January 2027.

You will plan, prepare and resource lessons, monitor progress, and manage behaviour to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 Religious Studies.
• Ability to deliver a thematic curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 3 Religious Studies using the school's thematic schemes of learning.
• Cover Christianity in depth and study other faiths and worldviews.
• Deliver the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award as part of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and resource lessons with pace and challenge.
• Foster learning and progress of pupils in your care.
• Manage behaviour proactively in the classroom.
• Mark and assess pupils' work effectively.
• Set high expectations and build positive relationships with pupils.
• Maintain subject expertise and teaching skill.
• Complete CPD to maintain safe working practice.

Skills

KS3 RS

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Job description

Maternity cover for a part-time Religious Studies teacher at Manor Church of England Academy, on a fixed-term basis at 0.6 FTE. The work is teaching Key Stage 3 Religious Studies through a thematic curriculum, with most time given to Christianity and in-depth study of Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and non-religious worldviews. The post also runs the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award as part of that curriculum. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts on 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Teach Key Stage 3 Religious Studies using the school's thematic schemes of learning
• Cover Christianity in depth, with study of Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs and non-religious worldviews
• Deliver the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award as part of the KS3 curriculum
• Plan, prepare and resource lessons with pace and challenge
• Foster the learning and progress of pupils in your care
• Manage behaviour proactively in the classroom
• Mark and assess pupils' work effectively
• Set high expectations and build positive relationships with pupils
• Maintain subject expertise and teaching skill
• Complete continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with barred list check
• Scrutiny of employment history and references

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children and young people

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Continuous professional development opportunities