ITT RE Trainee Teacher - Lewisham

KPI Recruiting Ltd
Lewisham, Greater London

ITT RE Trainee Teacher – Lewisham

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (Salaried Route)

Are you ready to launch a teaching career in Religious Education or Humanities? A highly regarded secondary academy in Lewisham is seeking an ambitious RE Trainee Teacher to join their team in September 2026. This is a salaried teacher training opportunity, combining hands-on classroom experience with professional development, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) within one academic year.

This role is ideal for high-achieving graduates, including Russell Group alumni, with a 1st or 2:1 degree in RE, Philosophy, Theology, or Humanities. Candidates with tutoring or mentoring experience will find this particularly attractive.

About the School

This Lewisham secondary academy has a reputation for high academic standards and strong pastoral care. Its most recent inspection highlighted:

  • A broad and challenging curriculum that develops knowledge and critical thinking
  • High expectations for students’ behaviour, achievement, and personal development
  • A school culture where pupils feel supported, safe, and motivated to succeed

The academy places values, character, and cultural understanding at the heart of its work. It encourages students to think critically about ethical, religious, and societal issues, preparing them to be thoughtful, confident, and informed citizens.

The RE Curriculum

As an RE Trainee Teacher, you will deliver a curriculum designed to:

  • Introduce students to world religions, moral philosophy, and contemporary ethical debates
  • Promote critical thinking, discussion, and reflection
  • Develop ethical reasoning alongside academic knowledge
  • Complement classroom learning with enrichment activities such as debates, trips, and community projects

The school is committed to fostering respect, integrity, curiosity, and ambition in every student, ensuring a positive and stimulating learning environment.

Training and Professional Development

The programme is a one-year, full-time course (September–July), structured to provide:

  • A Summer Institute induction before the school year begins
  • A main teaching placement with increasing responsibility
  • A second placement in another school for broader experience
  • Weekly professional development sessions covering pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment
  • Regular mentoring, lesson observation, and feedback to build your confidence and skills

Successful trainees graduate with:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Option to gain a PGCE with Master’s-level credits

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Hold a UK Bachelor’s degree in RE, Philosophy, Theology, or Humanities
  • Have achieved a 2:1 or First-Class degree (highly desirable)
  • Possess GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science
  • Have 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Can communicate confidently and effectively with students

Additional strengths include:

  • Graduates from Russell Group universities
  • Tutoring, mentoring, or school experience
  • Comfort presenting lessons to groups

Apply Today

If you are passionate about Religious Education or Humanities and want to inspire students while developing your teaching career, send your CV to Natasja at KPI Education today to be considered for this September 2026 RE Trainee Teacher position .

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Posted 2026-04-12

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