Religious Education Teacher - Outstanding School - Croydon

Religious Education Teacher - Outstanding School - Croydon

A successful Outstanding School in Croydon is seeking a thoughtful and engaging Religious Education Teacher to join its Humanities Department. This is an opportunity for a teacher who enjoys encouraging students to debate, question and consider different religious, philosophical and ethical perspectives.

• Religious Education Teacher Role

• Teaching Religious Education across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE

• Croydon

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

The successful candidate will teach RE across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, creating lessons that encourage students to engage with challenging questions and develop their own well-reasoned conclusions.

At KS3, you will introduce pupils to a broad range of religious traditions, beliefs and practices, while developing their understanding of ethics and philosophical questions. At KS4, you will teach the relevant GCSE content and prepare students for examinations through structured writing, source analysis and evaluation.

Discussion will be an important part of the role. You should be confident managing a classroom where students are encouraged to express different viewpoints respectfully while ensuring that lessons remain focused and academically rigorous.

Religious Education Teacher - School Information

The school is an Outstanding School in Croydon with high expectations for both academic achievement and student conduct.

The Humanities Department encourages students to look at religious and philosophical questions from different perspectives. Students are supported to develop their knowledge while learning how to construct balanced arguments and justify their opinions.

Teachers benefit from working within a collaborative department and have access to professional development throughout the academic year. The school is looking for someone who will contribute positively to the department and wider school life.

Religious Education Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy or related Degree

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching RE at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

• GCSE Religious Studies experience

• Strong knowledge of religious and ethical issues

• Confident leading classroom discussion

• Excellent written communication

• Effective behaviour management

• Strong planning and assessment skills

• Ability to support students of different abilities

Salary

The salary for this Religious Education Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

Please send your application for this Religious Education Teacher position through as soon as possible. The school is keen to meet suitable candidates quickly, with an ASAP start available.