Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education (RE) – Leicester

Location:

Leicester

Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 (MPS/UPS dependent on experience)

Contract:

Full‑Time

Start Date:

The New Term

The school is a well-regarded secondary school in Leicester, looking to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Religious Education for the new academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Humanities faculty where Religious Education is valued as a key subject in helping students develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and an understanding of diverse beliefs and worldviews.

• Deliver engaging and challenging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspire students to explore religion, ethics, philosophy and contemporary moral issues
• Encourage critical thinking, debate and respect for differing viewpoints
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing effective feedback to support achievement
• Contribute to the continued development of the Humanities curriculum
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school community

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level
• Possesses strong knowledge of theology, philosophy, ethics and world religions
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Has the ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities
• Maintains high expectations for student achievement and personal development
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a successful Humanities department

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A well‑resourced Humanities department with strong leadership
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive support and mentoring for ECTs and experienced teachers alike
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work‑life balance
• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.