Religious Education Teacher

EdEx – Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job description

Religious Education Teacher - High-performing Secondary School - September 2025

A high-performing 'Outstanding' Secondary School in Newham is currently looking to take on a passionate Religious Education Teacher for a September 2025 start. This is a full-time permanent contract employed directly by the school.

What this high-performing school can offer you:

• Recent increased uptake of Religious Education in KS5
• High-performing school with exceptional GCSE and A Level results
• Low staff turnover - With most teachers being at the school for more than 5 years!
• Impeccable behaviour across the school, supported by a large pastoral team
• Additional in-class support from Graduate Teaching Assistants
• Mandatory weekly PPA and Live Marking policies to reduce daily workload
• Fantastic graduate support staff to help both inside and outside the classroom

On top of these benefits, for an experienced teacher, there are additional areas of responsibility which can be undertaken, such as 2iC and KS3 lead, which come with generous TLRs.

Religious Education Teacher - Job Description

• Religious Education Teacher
• Teaching across KS3 - KS5
• Additional responsibility opportunity includes 2iC and KS3 Lead
• September 2025 Start
• Full-time - Permanent role
• Inner London payscale
• MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR opportunity
• £38,766 - £60,092 + TLR opportunity
• Located in Newham

Religious Education Teacher - School Description

• 'Outstanding' Ofsted 2023
• Recent increased uptake across KS5
• High-performing school with exceptional GCSE and A Level results
• Low staff turnover
• Impeccable behaviour across the school
• Additional in-class support from Graduate Teaching Assistants
• Weekly PPA and Live Marking policies to reduce workload
• Onsite parking and great public transport links

Religious Education Teacher - Candidate Specification

• UK QTS required or one in process
• Previous experience teaching
• Must be meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' level
• Have a passion for Religious Education
• Effectively work well as a part of a wider department

If you're interested in this Religious Education Teacher position, please apply today.

Shortlisted candidates will be confidentially contacted within 24hrs of their application to discuss the school in further detail before progressing to an interview or visit.