Job Description
Religious Education Teacher Bridport, Dorset September 2026 Start Competitive Salary – MPS/UPS Full-Time | Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Bridport, Dorset, from September 2026.
Working through our education recruitment team, you will be joining a supportive school community that values academic achievement, personal development, and respect for diverse beliefs and perspectives. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver engaging and thought-provoking Religious Education lessons that encourage students to develop critical thinking, empathy, and an understanding of the world around them.
Key Responsibilities:
* Teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience.
* Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment where all students can succeed.
* Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity and discussion.
* Assess, monitor, and support student progress effectively.
* Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Experience teaching Religious Education within a secondary school setting.
* Strong subject knowledge and a passion for education.
* Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
* A commitment to raising standards and achieving positive outcomes for students.
In Return, the School Offers:
* A welcoming and supportive working environment.
* Access to ongoing professional development and training.
* Strong leadership and a collaborative teaching team.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* A positive school culture focused on both student and staff wellbeing.
This position would suit both experienced Religious Education Teachers and Early Career Teachers looking to develop their career within a successful secondary school.
For further information or to discuss the role in confidence, please get in touch today. Applications are encouraged as interviews may be held before the closing date.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.