The school is recruiting a Religious Education Teacher for a permanent, full-time role at an established Independent School in Enfield, starting in January 2026. The role involves teaching Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Ethics across the secondary age range.
The school is committed to developing critical thinking and intellectual maturity in its students through rigorous academic discourse.
Responsibilities
* Design and deliver engaging lessons in Religious Education, Philosophy, and Ethics across all key stages.
* Encourage high-level, respectful debate and critical inquiry on complex moral and spiritual issues.
* Track and evaluate student progress, preparing them for highly competitive university placements.
* Contribute actively to the school’s academic and community life, potentially leading a debating society.
* Maintain the high academic standards of the Humanities faculty.
Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in RE, Theology, or Philosophy.
* Proven experience teaching RE at the secondary level, ideally up to A-Level.
* Excellent communication skills, essential for facilitating high-level classroom discussion.
* A strong commitment to encouraging intellectual debate and academic rigour.
Benefits
* Competitive salary placed on the school's own generous independent pay scale (commensurate with experience).
* Significantly smaller class sizes, enabling focused discussion and personalised teaching.
* Access to extensive library and digital resources to support teaching and personal scholarship.
* Generous non-contact time to support subject development and high-quality preparation.
* A supportive, intellectual staff community and excellent staff facilities.
About the School
This leading Independent School in Enfield is celebrated for its intellectual depth and excellent track record in securing Russell Group placements. The school fosters an environment of rigorous, respectful discourse and actively supports teachers who are ambitious experts in their academic fields.