Teacher of Religious Education
Location: Hounslow Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Highly Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience
The Opportunity: Fostering Ethical Inquiry and Global Understanding Are you a thought-provoking RE specialist passionate about exploring diverse belief systems and contemporary ethical dilemmas? A distinguished independent school in Hounslow is seeking an inspiring Teacher of Religious Education to cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and a nuanced understanding of humanity's deepest questions.
The Role: Beyond Dogma You will design and deliver stimulating RE lessons across all key stages, including rigorous IGCSE and A-Level, often extending to philosophy and ethics. Your responsibilities will include facilitating insightful discussions, encouraging respectful debate on complex moral issues, and fostering a deep appreciation for the role of religion and belief in shaping societies and individuals.
About Our School: A Centre for Holistic Development Our independent school in Hounslow is committed to providing a broad and challenging education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, moral reasoning, and spiritual awareness. We encourage open inquiry, critical engagement with diverse worldviews, and the development of well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute thoughtfully to a complex world.
The Ideal Candidate: Your Philosophical Depth We are seeking an outstanding RE graduate with QTS (or equivalent independent school experience) and a profound passion for the subject. You will have a proven ability to engage and challenge high-achieving students, fostering their analytical skills and capacity for ethical reflection. Experience with Philosophy or Ethics would be advantageous.
What We Offer: Inspire Profound Thought
* A stimulating and intellectually vibrant Humanities department that thrives on academic discourse.
* Excellent resources and opportunities to integrate real-world issues into the curriculum.
* A generous salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the calibre of our staff.
* The chance to contribute to a leading independent school in West London, shaping future thinkers