Religious Education Teacher

Religious Education Teacher

Religious Education Teacher

Salary: MPS1 – UPS3 Fringe £34,398 - £52,490 (TRL Available dependent on experience)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP / January 2026

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

As a result of our recent and continuing school expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of RE to join our growing team.

We believe that Religious Education is a vital part of the curriculum to ensure that pupils are aware and tolerant of all culture and faiths. Our aim is to provide an outstanding holistic education to enable our young people to develop the skills and attributes necessary to fulfil their potential and make a valuable contribution to society. We deliver a challenging and engaging Religious Education curriculum. Ranging from a successful and popular A level course at Key Stage 5 to foundational topics at Key Stage 3. Currently, in Years 7 and 8 pupils have the opportunity to learn about the beliefs and practices of major world religions, issues of prejudice and discrimination, the problem of evil, humanism and ethics.

To equip our pupils for the diverse modern world and to further enhance our school ethos of tolerance and mutual respect we have expanded our provision of Religious Education at Key Stage 4 to ensure that every student in the school takes Religious Education as a GCSE.

You must be passionate about teaching and you will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in the department in planning and delivering lessons across a range of ages and abilities. You must be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning, while securing outstanding progress for all pupils. We will consider applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers.

The right candidate for us will be someone who can demonstrate: -

•         Experience and knowledge of teaching Religious Education within a secondary school (ages 11-16);

•         Excellent curriculum knowledge and how to sequence the skills and knowledge needed;

•         A record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and securing high levels of pupil progress;

•         Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;

•         Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;

•         Qualified Teacher Status;

•         An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

Our Secondary School is one of the most successful schools in the UK!

Reasons to join us:-

Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.

Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge. Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.

Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.

To apply for this Teacher of Religious Education, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Teacher of Religious Education role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Teacher of Religious Education candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Teacher of Religious Education post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Teacher of Religious Education opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Teacher of Religious Education role within 48 hours.

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