Religious Education Teacher at a High-Achieving Academy in Gateshead
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
An outstanding 1118 academy in the North East is seeking a passionate Religious Education Teacher to join its Humanities faculty from January 2026. This is a full-time permanent position offering the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 to 5 in a school that combines academic excellence with a strong moral and spiritual ethos. The role would suit an ambitious teacher who enjoys teaching challenging and reflective content contributing to a department where critical thinking open dialogue and personal growth are central to learning.
Key Details
- Position: Teacher of Religious Education
- Contract: Full-time permanent
- Start Date: January 2026
- Key Stages: 3 5
- Suitable for: Experienced teachers or confident ECTs
The Department and Facilities
The Humanities faculty is one of the schools academic strengths and Religious Education plays a central role in shaping students understanding of ethics philosophy and global faith. Lessons are designed to promote respectful discussion analytical thinking and personal reflection encouraging students to explore their own beliefs and values while understanding others.
Youll benefit from:
- Modern classrooms equipped with digital resources to support active discussion and inquiry
- A well-developed curriculum that balances theology ethics and contemporary issues
- Access to enrichment activities such as debate clubs interfaith events and speaker programmes
- A strong departmental ethos of collaboration and reflective practice
- Opportunities to contribute to cross-curricular projects within Humanities and Social Sciences
What Youll Be Doing
Youll plan and deliver thought-provoking lessons that help students develop a deep understanding of belief systems moral questions and cultural perspectives. The department places a strong emphasis on discussion critical analysis and the ability to communicate ideas with clarity and confidence.
Youll also:
- Prepare and support GCSE and A-Level students through challenging engaging content
- Contribute to departmental planning and resource development
- Lead or support enrichment activities such as conferences themed assemblies and trips
- Take an active role in pastoral life modelling the schools values and inclusive ethos
About You
Youll bring:
- QTS PGCE or equivalent qualification
- A strong academic background in Religious Studies Philosophy or a related field
- A passion for debate ethics and exploring worldviews
- A reflective supportive and professional approach to teaching
- The ability to inspire curiosity empathy and respect in your students
About the School
This 1118 academy is nationally recognised for its high standards inclusive ethos and distinctive values-based education. The school promotes academic excellence alongside character development aiming to produce well-rounded thoughtful and responsible young people. Facilities are modern and well-maintained including purpose-built Humanities classrooms a lecture theatre and a dedicated Sixth Form centre. The atmosphere is calm purposeful and aspirational students are polite ambitious and eager to learn while staff enjoy a collegial environment grounded in trust professional respect and shared purpose. Staff are supported through a strong CPD programme mentoring for early career teachers and opportunities for leadership development across the wider trust. The schools moral and community values underpin everything it does creating a sense of belonging and pride among staff and students alike.
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for leadership pastoral or curriculum responsibility
- Supportive and well-structured professional development pathways
- A positive values-led working culture
- Modern facilities and excellent teaching resources
Ready to Join
If youre a reflective and dedicated Religious Education Teacher who wants to teach in a values-driven high-performing academy wed love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Special Education
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
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