Long-Term Secondary RE Teacher | April 2026 Start Location: Bristol Contract: Full-Time (Monday-Friday) Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm Salary: £140.25 - £232.38 per day (DOE) Are you a passionate and inspiring Religious Education teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role in Bristol? We are currently recruiting a dedicated RE specialist to join a supportive secondary school, delivering engaging lessons to students across KS3 and KS4. We welcome applications from experienced RE teachers, Early Career Teachers, and educators with a strong humanities background seeking a new challenge. This position is perfect for individuals who value meaningful relationships with students, enjoy exploring ethics, philosophy, and world religions, and want to make a positive impact within a vibrant school community. Long-term roles often lead to extended contracts or permanent opportunities for the right candidate. The school offers an outstanding environment for both teaching and professional development. Its robust pastoral structures and consistent behaviour policies ensure calm, focused classrooms, while the RE and Humanities teams are known for their collaborative ethos and commitment to sharing best practice. Staff benefit from strong leadership, ongoing training opportunities, and a culture that celebrates innovation-making this an excellent setting for delivering impactful Religious Education. About the Role As an RE Teacher, you will deliver well-structured, pre-planned lessons while also having the opportunity to contribute your own creative ideas and teaching approaches. You will support students in developing their understanding of religious beliefs, moral issues, cultural diversity, and philosophical thinking. There may also be opportunities to support form groups or contribute to whole-school initiatives depending on your strengths and interests. Key Responsibilities Teach engaging, inclusive, and informative RE lessons across KS3 and KS4 Encourage thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and respectful understanding of different beliefs and perspectives Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners Deliver theory-based content confidently and clearly Maintain strong behaviour management and foster a positive classroom environment Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold school policies Build constructive, professional relationships with students and staff Contribute to the wider school community where required What We're Looking For Experience teaching RE or working within a humanities department Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver lessons with confidence A reflective and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning Ability to build rapport, motivate learners, and manage behaviour effectively Reliable, professional, and committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing RE or Humanities degree, QTS, or relevant teaching experience desirable Suitable for both experienced RE teachers and Early Career Teachers Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.