Teacher of Religious Education, Philosophy & Ethics

Location: Hackney, Inner London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An innovative, culturally rich secondary school and Sixth Form in the heart of Hackney (Inner London) is seeking an articulate, open-minded, and dynamic Teacher of Religious Education to join their vibrant Humanities & Social Sciences faculty. Situated in one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs, this is an exceptional opportunity for a specialist in world faiths, ethics, and philosophy, whether an experienced practitioner eager to teach advanced A-Level modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster critical thinking, philosophical inquiry, and respectful dialogue across a curious student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will bring global belief systems, moral philosophy, and ethical debate to life in the classroom. Joining a collaborative and forward-thinking department, you will deliver high-rigor theoretical and analytical lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Religious Studies), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Philosophy, Religion & Ethics), equipping pupils with the textual analysis, argumentative writing, and empathetic understanding vital for success in modern multi-faith society and higher education.

• Environment: A progressive Inner London secondary school featuring modern learning spaces, rich digital humanities resources, and strong connections to local community and interfaith organizations

• Culture: A supportive, inclusive department characterized by shared schemes of learning, active debating clubs, and visionary departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, thought-provoking RE and Philosophy lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that examine major world religions, secular worldviews, ethical frameworks, and philosophical logic.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations using data-driven progress tracking, live modelling of essay structures, and diagnostic exam coaching.

• Facilitate balanced, respectful classroom discussions on complex moral, ethical, and societal issues, nurturing confidence and critical reasoning in students of all backgrounds.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, implementing targeted intervention routines to stretch high-aspiring scholars while scaffolding complex theological and philosophical texts for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as Philosophy Club, Ethics Cup debating teams, interfaith dialogue panels, and cultural museum or place-of-worship visits.

Requirements

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

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

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding RE/RS instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level Philosophy & Religious Studies teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national RE examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and key theological/philosophical frameworks.

• Outstanding classroom presence, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for philosophical inquiry and cultural literacy.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage RE Leadership, Philosophy Lead, or SMSC / Character Education Coordination.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Religious Education specialist ready to empower young thinkers and ethicists at a dynamic secondary school in Hackney, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.