Secondary Religious Studies Teacher

Smile Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Secondary Religious Studies Teacher – Inspiring Opportunity in London
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: London
Pay Rate: Paid to Scale
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 8.30 - 16.00
Long Term Cover/Daily Supply

About Us and The School
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners?
At Create Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency based in the City of London. We are working with a school that prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students thrive both academically and personally. Located in the heart of London, they are an established institution known for their commitment to excellence in education, innovation, and community engagement.
3 points from their recent Ofsted report, we think you should know:

• The school has a strong and supportive leadership team that fosters a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.
• Students are highly engaged in their learning, showing excellent behaviour and enthusiasm for Religious Studies.
• Teachers benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities, ensuring continued growth and excellence in teaching.

With modern facilities and a collaborative teaching environment, their ethos is to nurture future leaders and critical thinkers.

The Job
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Religious Studies Teacher to join this vibrant team. In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to students of varying abilities, aligned with the national curriculum.
• Inspire a deep understanding of world religions, ethics, and philosophical thought.
• Support students’ development through differentiated instruction, ensuring all learners achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to foster a cohesive and innovative Humanities department.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, including faith-based discussions, philosophy clubs, or student-led debates.

Could This Be Right For You? Are You…..

• Qualified: Hold a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS) and a degree in Religious Studies or a related field.
• Experienced: Ideally, have 2+ years of experience teaching Religious Studies, though we are open to ECTs with a strong passion for teaching.
• Skilled: Demonstrate excellent communication, classroom management, and lesson planning abilities.
• Personable: Resilient, adaptable, and a team player who can build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience teaching Religious Studies at GCSE or A-Level.
• SEN experience or training.
• A flair for integrating technology into your teaching methods.

What We Offer to Create Education Staff
At Create Education, we value you and commit to providing you with:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Opportunities to professional development programs to support your growth.
• Dedicated and trained Recruitment Consultants.
• Extended opening hours so you can reach us when you need us.
• Opportunities for jobs across London.
• Invitations to exclusive Create Education events.
• Work with an APSCo accredited agency.

What You Need To Do Next?
To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]
You will need to have the following:

• Be engaged in our registration and compliance process.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.
• Minimum qualifications and experience required for this job.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references covering at least the last 24 months.
• Full work history going back to compulsory education.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a school that inspires excellence every day. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.