Job Description

Religious Education Teacher - Secondary School, Wigan (January 2026 start)
Day Rate up to £232.56 - Supply role until end of academic year

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Contact: Anthony Bailey - 0151 221 9666 | anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com

Tradewind are seeking a dynamic and committed Religious Education (RE) Teacher to join a thriving Catholic secondary school in the Wigan area from January 2026 through to the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will teach RE across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering engaging lessons, supporting student progress and contributing to the strong faith-based ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high quality RE lessons for Key Stage 3 and KS4 in line with the school's RE curriculum.
Engage students in meaningful reflection, debate and intellectual challenge around faith, belief and ethics.
Foster the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of young people and encourage their active participation in the Catholic life of the school.
Monitor, assess and report on student progress within RE; adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Work collaboratively with the RE department, supporting the school's mission and Gospel values.
Promote a positive learning environment, high standards of behaviour, and commitment to the Catholic ethos.

Essential Criteria

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent.
Experience teaching Religious Education at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Ability to plan and deliver lessons which engage, challenge and support students of varying abilities.
Commitment to the Catholic ethos, values and mission of the school (or willingness to contribute positively within that context).
Strong classroom management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A reflective practitioner with enthusiasm for RE, faith education and student development.

What's on Offer

Day rate up to £232.56 (supply role).
Good opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive Catholic secondary school with a strong sense of community and shared values.
Work across Key Stage 3 & 4, making a significant contribution to students' religious, moral and academic development.
Full support from the RE department and school leadership, within a context where RE is valued and central.

If you are an enthusiastic RE teacher looking to join a school with a vibrant Catholic ethos and want to make a difference from January 2026, please contact Tradewind Recruitment:
Anthony Bailey - 0151 221 9666 | anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com