Teacher Of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education (RE) - Leicester

Location: Leicester Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPS dependent on experience) Contract: Full-Time Start Date: The New Term

Inspire Students Through Faith, Philosophy and Ethics

Clarence Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Leicester to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Religious Education for the new academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Humanities faculty where Religious Education is valued as a key subject in helping students develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and an understanding of diverse beliefs and worldviews. The successful candidate will teach engaging and thought-provoking lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 for suitably experienced applicants. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, excellent leadership, and a strong commitment to both student achievement and staff development.

The Role

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspire students to explore religion, ethics, philosophy and contemporary moral issues
• Encourage critical thinking, debate and respect for differing viewpoints
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing effective feedback to support achievement
• Contribute to the continued development of the Humanities curriculum
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school community

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level
• Possesses strong knowledge of theology, philosophy, ethics and world religions
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour management skillsHas the ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities
• Maintains high expectations for student achievement and personal development
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a successful Humanities department

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A well-resourced Humanities department with strong leadership
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive support and mentoring for ECTs and experienced teachers alike
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS
• Ongoing support from Clarence Recruitment throughout the recruitment process

Safeguarding

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

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