Job Description

Religious Education Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: January or February
Contract Type: Full-Time | Temporary (with potential for permanent for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Are you a passionate Religious Education teacher who can inspire curiosity, respect and critical thinking in the classroom?
Do you want to work in a Northampton school where Religious Education plays a key role in students' moral, cultural and spiritual development?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with several secondary schools across Northampton seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Religious Education Teachers to join their teams from January or February. These positions are offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Teaching Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with KS5 opportunities in some schools)

  • Delivering engaging lessons covering religion, philosophy, ethics and worldviews

  • Encouraging respectful discussion, empathy and understanding of diverse beliefs

  • Supporting students of all abilities through inclusive teaching and constructive feedback

  • Collaborating within the Humanities or RE department on curriculum planning and enrichment activities

What We're Looking For:

  • A qualified RE Teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent

  • Strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching Religious Education

  • Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment

  • A reflective, inclusive practitioner who values student voice and diversity

  • Applications welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers (full induction and support provided)

What's On Offer:

  • A full-time temporary RE teaching role in Northampton, starting January or February

  • Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

  • Opportunities to work in supportive, inclusive, and values-driven schools

  • Competitive salary or daily rate reflective of experience

  • Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant with local expertise

If you're ready to bring Religious Education to life and help students explore beliefs, ethics, and values in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for temporary RE Teacher roles in Northampton starting January or February, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.