Teacher of Religious Education – Secondary School, Cannock

A well-established and inclusive 1118 secondary school in Cannock is seeking a thoughtful and engaging Teacher of Religious Education to join its Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to teach RE in a school that values discussion critical thinking and respectful exploration of beliefs and ethics.

The school serves a broad local community and is known for its strong pastoral care calm classroom environments and consistent expectations. Religious Education plays an important role in the wider curriculum supporting students moral development and understanding of the modern world.

The Role

You will teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4 with opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5 provision depending on experience. The curriculum is well planned and knowledge-rich covering philosophy ethics and world religions with a strong focus on developing students reasoning and evaluative writing skills.

Lessons encourage:

• Open discussion and respectful debate

• Critical thinking around ethical and moral issues

• Clear exam preparation and structured written responses

• Links between belief systems and contemporary society

The department benefits from shared planning and assessments allowing consistency while encouraging thoughtful engaging teaching.

The RE Department

RE sits within a collaborative Humanities faculty alongside History and Geography. The department is supportive and reflective with regular opportunities to review curriculum content and teaching approaches. Teachers work closely together to share resources moderate work and support student progress.

Enrichment opportunities include themed days guest speakers and cross-curricular links helping students see the relevance of RE beyond the classroom.

The School

This is a Good-rated secondary school with a strong reputation for behaviour pastoral support and staff wellbeing. Leadership is approachable and values professional trust with realistic expectations around workload and data.

Facilities are well maintained with dedicated Humanities classrooms and reliable access to digital teaching resources. Students are respectful engaged and respond well to clear routines and high expectations.

Who the School Is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification

• Have strong subject knowledge in RE Philosophy or Ethics

• Be confident leading discussion-based lessons

• Value collaboration and reflective practice

• Be committed to inclusive teaching and high standards

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and those earlier in their career.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Supportive leadership and strong departmental mentoring

• Calm classrooms and consistent behaviour systems

• Opportunities for professional development and progression

• A stable professional working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RE Teacher seeking a role in a supportive school where thoughtful teaching and respectful discussion are genuinely valued.