Religious Education Teacher

About the School
Teach Now is working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, to recruit an outstanding Religious Education Teacher for a full-time, permanent role starting in September 2025.

This high-performing, well-established school is located in the historic city of St Albans, offering a beautiful setting and excellent transport links into London and surrounding areas. The school prides itself on its inclusive values, excellent pastoral care, and a commitment to both academic excellence and personal development. With modern teaching facilities, strong leadership, and an emphasis on staff wellbeing, this is a fantastic place to grow your teaching career.

The Role
As a Religious Education Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons to students across Key Stages 3-5. The ideal candidate will be passionate about exploring philosophical, ethical, and cultural issues with young minds and creating a safe, respectful environment for discussion and reflection.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver creative and engaging RE lessons across KS3-KS5
• Support the development of critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning in students
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning
• Use a range of assessment techniques to track student progress and provide feedback
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to wider school life

Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching RE at secondary level (KS3-KS5)
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for religious and philosophical education
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and student development

Why Work via Teach Now?
Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Safeguarding Statement
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance