Teacher of Religious Education & Ethics (Healthcare / Clinical Background)

Location: Havering

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

A progressive, welcoming, and high-achieving secondary school in the London Borough of Havering is seeking an articulate, compassionate, and uniquely qualified Teacher of Religious Education & Ethics who brings a Nursing, Healthcare, or Bioethics background. This role offers a compelling opportunity for a qualified teacher or healthcare professional turned educator to lead thought-provoking discussions on world faiths, medical ethics, philosophy, and human values within a supportive, forward-thinking academic environment.

About the Role

As a Teacher of RE and Ethics, you will bring real-world perspective to moral philosophy, bioethics, and global religious traditions across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Religious Studies), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Philosophy & Ethics). Your background in healthcare or nursing will uniquely enrich classroom discussions on medical ethics, end-of-life care, sanctity of life, and human rights—making abstract philosophical and moral debates deeply practical, engaging, and relevant for secondary students.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A modern, inclusive community secondary school focused on moral integrity, social responsibility, and critical inquiry

• Culture: A collaborative, values-driven workplace supported by a dedicated Humanities faculty and an encouraging school leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring RE, Philosophy, and Ethics lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that foster critical thinking, empathy, and respectful debate.

• Teach bioethics modules, moral reasoning, and world religions, enriching standard curricula with real-world insights from healthcare and clinical practice.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies / Philosophy examinations (e.g., AQA, Edexcel).

• Assess, track, and evaluate student progress, offering constructive feedback that stretches high attainers while supporting developing learners.

• Contribute to pastoral support or school-wide wellbeing initiatives, leveraging your healthcare background to enhance student welfare and ethical development.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential (or demonstrable experience teaching in secondary settings).

• A strong academic background with a degree in Religious Studies, Philosophy, Theology, Bioethics, Nursing, or a related discipline.

• Previous professional background or qualification in Nursing, Healthcare, Public Health, or Clinical Care.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering high-impact RE or Philosophy teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level experience is a plus).

• Outstanding communication, classroom management, and empathetic listening skills, with a passion for guiding young people through ethical and moral inquiry.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with teaching experience and clinical qualifications), with potential TLR opportunities available for ethics coordination or pastoral leadership.

• Extensive continuous professional development (CPD), tailored mentoring programmes, and clear avenues for career progression in a supportive school community.

How to Apply

If you are an empathetic, articulate educator ready to combine your teaching skills and healthcare insights to inspire young minds in Havering, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and application as soon as possible for consideration.