Religious Education (RE) Teacher

We’re working with a large, inclusive secondary school in west Newcastle that is well regarded for its strong behaviour systems, supportive leadership, and a thoughtful, well-established Humanities faculty
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The school is part of a respected local trust and offers a calm, structured environment where respect, inclusion, and critical thinking are central to the curriculum.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RE Teacher who enjoys encouraging debate, ethical thinking, and respectful discussion around beliefs, values, and contemporary issues.

Secondary School | Newcastle upon Tyne
£163–£265.92 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience

• Part of a well-established and forward-thinking trust
• Strong focus on consistency, inclusion, and high expectations
• Supportive Humanities department with clear schemes of work
• Clear behaviour policies backed by strong pastoral and SEN teams
• Leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professionalism
• Easily accessible via local bus routes and close to major road links across Newcastle

As a Religious Education Teacher, you will:

• Teach Religious Education across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE RS experience welcomed)
• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons covering religion, ethics, and philosophy
• Encourage critical thinking, discussion, and respectful debate
• Differentiate effectively to support pupils of mixed abilities, including those with SEND
• Maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment
• Assess progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Work collaboratively within the Humanities faculty and wider staff team

• Holds QTS (or equivalent UK teaching qualification)
• Has experience teaching RE / RS in UK secondary schools
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and confident classroom management
• Is committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding
• Is reliable, adaptable, and professional
• Is happy to work PAYE
  , with clear and transparent pay

This role is suitable for ECTs, experienced teachers, and those returning to the profession
.

• £163–£265.92 per day
  , depending on experience
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies, no hidden deductions
• Long-term and day-to-day supply opportunities available, with potential for continuity

When you work with Protocol Education, you’re supported properly — not just placed.

You’ll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
• FREE access to CPD and training
  , including safeguarding and subject-specific updates
• A dedicated local consultant who understands Newcastle schools and Humanities departments
• Honest communication, realistic role matching, and ongoing support
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression

If you’re a Religious Education Teacher looking for a well-supported role in a Newcastle secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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