Religious Studies Teacher

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of Religious Studies looking for a new role in Oldham?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a specialist teacher of religion to join a large secondary academy in Oldham.

This is a full-time supply teaching role from November 2026 on an ongoing supply basis.

The Role

Teacher of Religious Studies to key stage 3, key stage 4 Core and GCSE Religious studies.

Five days a week 8.15am - 3.15pm

Teacher of Core Religious studies with a focus on developing open- minded and empathetic learners supporting British Values

Innovative teacher able to adapt lessons to a broad range of beliefs and cultures

The academy are interested in hearing from early career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with recent UK experience of teaching Religious Studies to students aged 11 to 16.

The School

Successful 11-16 academy

Ofsted April 2025 - Judged good for overall effectiveness

State of the art facilities for teaching and learning.

"The school is unrelenting in its pursuit of excellence for all pupils. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, rise to meet the school's very high expectations. They achieve highly, including in public examinations at the end of Year 11."

Many students go on to study religion at A level and in further education.

To join us and be successful in this Religious Studies Teacher role, you will need to:

Hold QTS Status or QTLS or ECT status

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks

Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained

Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Religious Studies Teacher position, or to hear more about other roles this academic year please call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com