RS Teacher required January 2026 Independent co-educational school based in Bishop’s Stortford RS Teacher to join a reflective, academically driven, and well-resourced Humanities faculty Our Client is seeking a Religious Studies Teacher to deliver KS3–KS5 RS, Philosophy and Ethics in a high-performing independent school. The role will involve teaching across a rich and enquiry-led curriculum, contributing to academic extension activities, and supporting whole-school intellectual development through lectures, discussion forums and enrichment events. School Information This long-established independent 11–18 school educates approximately 700 pupils and is widely recognised for its strong academic ethos, excellent pastoral provision, and high-quality facilities. The RS department enjoys a thoughtfully structured curriculum that includes philosophy of religion, applied ethics, global belief systems, and critical thinking. Teaching takes place in modern classrooms equipped with interactive resources, departmental libraries and dedicated spaces for small-group work and seminars. Students are highly motivated, articulate and enthusiastic about exploring complex philosophical and ethical questions. Teachers describe the atmosphere as calm, purposeful and intellectually enriching. Leadership places great emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering funded CPD, protected curriculum development time each term and opportunities to contribute to whole-school events such as debates, visiting speaker programmes and university preparation sessions. The school encourages cross-departmental collaboration and provides meaningful pastoral opportunities within houses and form groups. Staff feel valued, well supported, and part of a professional community that promotes reflective practice and continuous improvement. Salary Competitive independent school salary scale Application Please forward a CV for consideration.