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Religious Education Teacher
Location: Steyning
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Wayman Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of religious education to join a highly successful humanities department at an exceptional secondary school in Steyning. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to teach a well-structured curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to contribute to Key Stage 5 delivery for a suitably qualified candidate.
The school has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and offers a welcoming and highly supportive environment for staff, complete with a robust continuous professional development framework. The department is collaborative, forward-thinking, and deeply passionate about fostering critical thinking, open discussion, and a deep understanding of diverse worldviews and ethics, resulting in excellent student engagement and a strong track record of exam success.
Key responsibilities
* Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging religious education lessons that inspire students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
* Plan and sequence innovative schemes of work that cater to a wide range of learning abilities using effective adaptive teaching strategies.
* Assess, track, and report on student progress and attainment in line with exam board specifications, implementing targeted interventions where necessary.
* Actively contribute to the wider life of the school and the humanities department, including open evenings and extra-curricular initiatives.
* Maintain high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement, creating a positive, safe, and purposeful learning environment.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in religious studies, theology, or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: A proven track record of teaching religious education within a UK secondary school setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).
* Skills: Exceptional subject knowledge across world religions, philosophy, and ethics, confident classroom management techniques, and excellent communication skills.
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Wayman Education
We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to matching outstanding teachers with exceptional schools across the UK. We offer a transparent, highly supportive onboarding process designed to help you secure your ideal career move.
To apply
If you are a motivated religious education specialist looking to join a supportive school with a fantastic teaching environment, please submit your CV today through the application link.