Religious Education Teacher
Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £37,868 - £56,154
Hours of Work: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only)
About the school:
Situated in the heart of Hertfordshire, this welcoming secondary school blends academic ambition with a nurturing environment. Known for its strong leadership, diverse student body, and inclusive culture, the school provides a supportive workplace where innovation and creativity are celebrated. Staff benefit from structured CPD, clear progression pathways, and a collaborative team ethos.
About the role:
Teach Now is seeking an inspiring Religious Education Teacher to join this forward-thinking school from September 2025. This full-time, temporary position offers a meaningful opportunity to empower students with the tools to explore life’s big questions, develop tolerance, and understand diverse worldviews through an inclusive RE curriculum.
Key responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality Religious Education lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5
• Encourage respectful dialogue and critical thinking in a multicultural classroom
• Promote moral, spiritual, and cultural development in line with the school’s ethos
• Collaborate with the Humanities department to develop engaging schemes of work
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing targeted support to enhance outcomes
About you:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A degree in Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field
• Strong subject knowledge and commitment to inclusive, thought-provoking teaching
• Able to foster a safe and open classroom environment for discussion and reflection
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance