Religious Education Teacher - Outstanding School - Liverpool

An Outstanding School in Liverpool is seeking a thoughtful, engaging and committed Religious Education Teacher to join its Humanities Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys encouraging discussion, challenging students' thinking and helping pupils understand a wide range of religious, philosophical and ethical perspectives.

• Religious Education Teacher Role

• Teaching RE across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE

• Liverpool

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

You will deliver Religious Education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, providing students with opportunities to explore different religious traditions, beliefs, philosophical ideas and contemporary ethical questions.

At KS3, you will help students build a broad understanding of religion and develop their ability to consider different viewpoints. Lessons should encourage respectful discussion while giving students the knowledge and vocabulary required to express their own ideas clearly.

At GCSE, you will prepare students for examination requirements, including source analysis, evaluation and extended written responses. You will help pupils apply religious teachings and philosophical perspectives to contemporary ethical issues.

The successful candidate will be confident leading classroom discussions and creating a respectful environment in which students can question ideas and consider perspectives that may differ from their own.

Religious Education Teacher - School Information

The school is an Outstanding School in Liverpool with high expectations for academic achievement and personal development.

The RE Department aims to give students a broad and balanced understanding of religion and ethics while developing their ability to analyse information, evaluate arguments and communicate their views effectively.

You will work as part of a collaborative Humanities team, contributing to curriculum planning, assessment and the development of engaging resources. The school also provides opportunities for professional development and wider enrichment.

Religious Education Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy or related subject

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching RE at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

• GCSE RE experience

• Strong knowledge of religious and ethical issues

• Excellent communication skills

• Confidence leading classroom discussion and debate

• Strong classroom management

• Effective planning and assessment skills

• Ability to develop students' analytical and evaluative writing

• Commitment to student progress

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.