Our client co-educational secondary school situated in Tameside, Greater Manchester is looking to recruit a Religious Education teacher to fulfil an upcoming maternity cover. The successfully appointed Religious Education teacher is required from the beginning of the academic year, Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
This school is situated in Tameside making it accessible for any Religious Education teachers located nearby within the Greater Manchester area. The M60 ring road from the Ashton-Under-Lyne junction services the local area well aswell as the M67 motorway network.
Highlights of this Religious Education teaching role:
Full time RE teacher required: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Maternity cover for whole of the 25/26 academic year
Applications encouraged from teachers of all experience levels, including ECT or more experienced
KS3 and KS4 Religious Education teacher required
Interviews and formal observations to take place in the coming few weeks prior to the summer break
As a non-faith school, the Head of Religious Education has been very clear about requiring a teacher of any faith but one who considers themselves a subject specialist. The school follows the AQA syllabus and includes areas of Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism and Hinduism. Any experience in the incorporation of Theology is desirable with elements of this being introduced at a higher KS4 level.
The school prides itself on providing first class education to all students and as a result has a fantastic reputation as a good school. Being a school of choice for students, parent and staff; the school is highly sought after for those looking for work. Any Religious Education teachers looking for work following the October half term are encouraged to apply now ahead of September.
Good graded secondary school in the Tameside area
Highly regarded school of choice with a fantastic reputation
Pay will be dependent upon the successful teacher’s pay scale; ranging between £32,916 - £51,047
As the school are looking for the Religious Education teacher to start with them t the start of the academic year; any applicable or interested RE teachers are encouraged to apply now for immediate consideration. Teaching Personnel work with the school’s Business Manager and HR Manager closely with relevant candidates being sent to the school prior to the summer holiday.
Please apply with your latest teaching CV and a covering statement highlighting your skill and experience.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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