Teacher of Religious Education (RE)

Location: Hackney

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

A vibrant, culturally rich secondary school and Sixth Form in the Inner London Borough of Hackney is seeking an open-minded, articulate, and inspiring Teacher of Religious Education & Philosophy to join their dynamic Humanities faculty starting in January. This is an exceptional opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced educator looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster ethical inquiry, theological understanding, and respectful debate across a diverse student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will guide students through the study of major world faiths, non-religious worldviews, ethics, and philosophical thought. Joining the team for the spring term, you will deliver structured, highly engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE RE), and potentially Key Stage 5 (A-Level Religious Studies / Philosophy & Ethics), encouraging learners to evaluate complex moral issues, textual sources, and contemporary societal debates with empathy and intellectual rigor.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A welcoming Inner London secondary school celebrated for its inclusive ethos, strong community cohesion, and commitment to global citizenship

• Culture: A collaborative, forward-thinking Humanities department with rich teaching resources, shared schemes of work, and supportive leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality RE and Philosophy lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with opportunities to teach A-Level Religious Studies based on subject expertise.

• Prepare pupils thoroughly for national examinations using data-informed tracking, exam board strategies, and constructive feedback routines.

• Relate theological and philosophical concepts to real-world ethical dilemmas, human rights, and multicultural London life, cultivating deep cultural literacy and critical thinking.

• Track, assess, and report on student progress, implementing targeted support to stretch high achievers and scaffold learning for developing students.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, such as philosophical debate clubs, interfaith dialogues, and visits to local places of worship.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Humanities, or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated capability or proven experience teaching GCSE RE (A-Level experience is a bonus, while strong placement records are welcomed for ECTs).

• Thorough knowledge of national RE examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas).

• Excellent classroom presence, respectful questioning techniques, and an infectious passion for philosophical and theological discussion.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a smooth January transition, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an energetic, dedicated RE teacher ready to make an immediate impact from January at an engaging secondary school in Hackney, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.