Teacher of Religious Studies, Ethics & Philosophy

Location: Redbridge

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a thoughtful, dynamic, and inspiring Teacher of Religious Education, Ethics & Philosophy to join their high-performing Humanities faculty starting in January. This is an exceptional opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner seeking an ambitious academic environment or a talented Early Career Teacher (ECT), to cultivate theological literacy, moral reasoning, and critical debate across a diverse and high-achieving student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of RE, you will guide students through the deep exploration of world religions, non-religious worldviews, ethical frameworks, and philosophical thought. Joining the faculty for the spring term, you will deliver high-impact, engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Religious Studies), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Religious Studies / Philosophy & Ethics), encouraging young people to analyze sacred texts, evaluate contemporary moral dilemmas, and engage in respectful, high-level discourse.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A flagship Outer London secondary school celebrated for outstanding academic progress, strong community cohesion, and an inclusive ethos

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

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rigorous, engaging RE and Philosophy lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that nurture critical thinking, textual analysis, and structured essay architecture.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level students thoroughly for national examinations through data-driven progress tracking, targeted exam coaching, and constructive diagnostic feedback.

• Connect theological concepts and ethical theories to real-world global issues, human rights, and modern multicultural life, fostering deep cultural awareness and mutual respect.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, implementing targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring scholars while scaffolding core concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, including student debate clubs, interfaith forums, visits to local places of worship, and university preparation.

Requirements

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

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

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding RE teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5/A-Level experience is highly desirable).

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

• Superior classroom presence, nuanced questioning techniques, and an infectious enthusiasm for theological inquiry and philosophical debate.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage coordination or community cohesion initiatives.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, articulate, and inspiring RE specialist ready to make an immediate impact from January at an Outstanding secondary school in Redbridge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.