Religious Education Teacher – Independent Girls School in the West Midlands

An opportunity has arisen for a Religious Education Teacher to join a high-performing independent girls school in Birmingham. This is a full-time role beginning in January teaching across KS3KS5 (GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies Philosophy and Ethics). The successful candidate will join a supportive and successful Humanities department in a school with an outstanding reputation for academic achievement and pastoral care.

• Full-time RE Teacher required from January
• Independent girls school with a strong tradition of academic excellence
• Supportive Humanities department with excellent resources
• Pupils with exemplary behaviour and strong university aspirations

Religious Education and Philosophy are core strengths of the school 2023 84% of GCSE candidates achieved grades 79 in Religious Studies while 87% of A-Level students secured grades A*B. The subject encourages pupils to think critically debate ethical issues and engage with a wide range of world faiths. Enrichment opportunities include interfaith events debating societies charity initiatives and visits to places of worship.

Requirements
Qualified Teacher of Religious Education (QTS PGCE or equivalent considered)
Ability to teach RE across GCSE and A-Level with Philosophy/Ethics experience desirable
Strong subject knowledge and commitment to academic excellence
Enthusiastic organised and able to inspire pupils to think critically about global issues
Legal right to work in the UK

Salary & Benefits
Paid to scale on MPS/UPS with enhancements available for the right candidate. Staff also benefit from free lunches during term time contributory pension free on-site parking CPD opportunities and access to the schools sports and wellbeing facilities.

About the School
This independent girls day school educates around 750 pupils aged 1118. Known for its combination of academic achievement strong pastoral systems and a nurturing ethos the school achieves results consistently above national averages. Sixth Form leavers regularly progress to Russell Group universities including Oxbridge with RE and Humanities students among the strongest performers.

The school blends tradition with modern innovation offering excellent facilities including a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre specialist Humanities classrooms and a well-stocked library. As a girls school it places a strong emphasis on confidence leadership and preparing pupils for future success. Teachers are encouraged to contribute to the wide co-curricular programme which includes debating Model United Nations volunteering and international trips.

84% GCSE grades 79 in RE (2023)
87% A-Level grades A*B in Religious Studies (2023)
Around 750 pupils aged 1118 with excellent behaviour and high aspirations
Outstanding pastoral care and inclusive ethos
Rich co-curricular opportunities including debating and interfaith projects

Application
To apply for this opportunity to work as a Religious Education Teacher please forward your CV as soon as possible.