A highly regarded school in St Albans is seeking an inspiring Teacher of Religious Education to join them on a maternity cover contract. The role will involve teaching RE across KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of KS5 for the right candidate. RE is a well-respected and popular subject within the school, and you will be joining a committed Humanities team that values academic curiosity, critical thinking, and open discussion. The School This is a calm, respectful, and highly supportive learning environment where relationships between staff and students are a real strength. Pupils are polite, engaged, and demonstrate very positive attitudes towards learning. Lessons are purposeful and behaviour is consistently excellent, allowing teachers to focus on delivering high-quality teaching. The school has a strong culture of ambition and inclusion, ensuring all students are supported to achieve well, including those with SEND. Leadership places a clear emphasis on wellbeing, safety, and opportunity, and pupils respond positively to this by engaging fully in school life. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a rich programme of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities, including student voice initiatives, publications, sports, and academic enrichment. There is a strong culture of discussion and debate, with pupils showing openness, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Requirements QTS and a degree in Religious Studies, Philosophy, or a related subject Experience teaching RE in a UK secondary school Right to Work in the UK Key Details & Benefits Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover Salary: M1 – UPS3 (Fringe Area) Supportive, well-ordered school environment High-quality shared resources and collaborative department Excellent transport links into London Apply Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. The school will be interviewing during the week commencing 18th, so early applications are strongly encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.