Religious Studies Teacher – Derbyshire – January 2026

The Opportunity
A well-regarded 1118 academy in Derbyshire is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Religious Studies Teacher to join its vibrant Humanities team from January 2026. This full-time permanent role involves teaching RS across Key Stages 35 (GCSE and A-Level) and contributing to the schools ethos values and student spiritual development.

What Were Looking For
You should:

• Hold QTS PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have strong subject knowledge in Religious Studies / Philosophy / Ethics
• Be confident teaching RS at GCSE and ideally A-Level
• Be able to design lessons that provoke reflection debate and moral reasoning
• Use assessment feedback and questioning to promote deep understanding
• Thrive in collaborative settings and engage actively with whole-school life

Experience in faith-based projects community engagement chaplaincy or retreat leadership would be advantageous.

About the School
This academy serves around 1400 students in a semi-rural Derbyshire setting with a full 1118 cohort including sixth form. The schools latest Progress 8 score is 0.41 (above average) meaning students make progress well above expectation. The school enjoys a reputation locally for combining high standards with a caring and inclusive environment.

The RS (and Humanities) team is respected for delivering rich thought-provoking curricula rooted in ethical inquiry comparative religion and philosophy. Students regularly engage in debate mock theology forums and visits to places of worship. The department benefits from well-resourced classrooms access to digital learning platforms and curricular links with PSHE Citizenship and Community Studies.

Staff speak highly of the collegial culture a leadership team that listens and opportunities to contribute to whole-school initiatives such as values days RE curriculum review and interfaith awareness. The school is actively invested in improvement and building on its strengths in student personal development and leadership.

Whats on Offer

• Salary on the MPS / UPS scale with potential for additional responsibilities
• Access to structured CPD mentoring and career advancement pathways
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional voice
• Modern department facilities teaching resources and on-site parking
• An environment where your subject voice can help shape whole-school ethos

The Role in More Detail
You will lead and teach RS lessons across all key stages guiding students in philosophical enquiry ethical reasoning and understanding religious traditions. Youll design units that encourage students to ask big questions engage in discussion and apply critical thinking.
You will collaborate with the RS team and wider Humanities faculty on curriculum planning assessment frameworks resource sharing and school-wide events (such as ethical debates or community engagement projects). You may lead enrichment such as faith & philosophy clubs student chaplaincy school retreats or interfaith outreach.

How to Apply
If you are a reflective and passionate Religious Studies Teacher looking to contribute meaningfully to a forward-looking and values-driven school we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged; interviews may take place on a rolling basis.