Religious Education Teacher

Secondary Religious Education Teacher - Southwark
Start Date: September 2025
Full Time | Long Term
Salary: London MPS/UPS

Are you a passionate and inspiring Religious Education Teacher looking for your next role? Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in Southwark seeking a dedicated RE teacher to join their team from September 2025.

This is a wonderful opportunity to engage students in exploring diverse religious beliefs, ethics, and philosophies within a supportive school community.

The Role

As an RE Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, including GCSE Religious Studies
• Foster critical thinking and respect for diverse beliefs and cultures
• Use varied teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Encourage student participation in debates, discussions, and related extracurricular activities

Person Specification / Requirements

To be successful, you will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Religious Education in a UK secondary school
• Be confident delivering GCSE Religious Studies content
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Provide a CV covering the last 10 years of employment history where possible

About the School (This Client)

Located in the diverse borough of Southwark, this school is proud of its inclusive ethos and academic standards. The recent Ofsted report praises the school's "positive learning culture and effective leadership."

The school offers excellent resources to support RE teaching and encourages ongoing professional development.

Easily accessible by London Underground, Overground, and buses, the school is well connected throughout the city.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Streamlined virtual registration process
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College
• Competitive PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Convenient online timesheet submission
• Flexible daily, long-term, and permanent placements available

If you're an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher ready to make a difference in Southwark, contact us today!

📞 Contact: Leanne King
📧 Email: leanne.king@twrecruitment.com
📱 Phone: 0207 845 5450

Apply now with Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in your teaching career!

To apply for this role you will need to:

* Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

* CV must cover full work history

* Legal right to work in the UK

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