RE Teacher – Forward-Thinking School

Job Description

Are you a reflective and passionate RE Teacher with a belief in helping students understand the world around them

A values-led and inclusive school in Darlington is seeking an RE Teacher to join its Humanities department from January 2026 on a full-time basis.

Location: Darlington

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: MPS / UPS (Dependent on Experience)

This school champions critical thinking dialogue and personal development through a broad and balanced Religious Education curriculum. The Humanities faculty is respected and well-resourced with RE playing a key role in the schools ethos. The school welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and encourages respect and open-mindedness.

• Strong Values: Empathy tolerance and global citizenship are at the heart of the curriculum.
• Supportive Humanities Team: Collegial and reflective staff with shared resources.
• Curricular Freedom: Opportunity to shape lessons around philosophy ethics and world views.
• Enrichment and Debate: Lead or support clubs such as Philosophy Circle or Debate Club.
• CPD and Pastoral Support: Strong staff wellbeing and career development provision.

Deliver RE lessons across KS3 and KS4 with scope for KS5 depending on experience.

Encourage respectful dialogue and understanding of world religions ethics and philosophy.

Use creative methods to engage students in reflection and debate.

Contribute to whole-school assemblies or themed days on values and diversity.

• Hold QTS and a degree in Theology Philosophy Religious Studies or related field.
• Have experience teaching RE in a secondary school context.
• Be committed to inclusive education and pupil development.
• Have strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Be legally entitled to work in the UK.

If youre ready to inspire thoughtful open-minded students in a supportive school send your CV today.

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