Religious Studies Teacher – Secondary School Redbridge, East London Start Date: ASAP Full-time / Long-term We are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Redbridge to appoint a dedicated and knowledgeable Religious Studies Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to delivering high-quality, thought-provoking lessons that encourage students to engage critically with a range of beliefs and perspectives. Religious Studies plays an important role within the wider curriculum, supporting students to think critically, engage in meaningful discussion, and build empathy and cultural awareness. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Humanities department committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, while creating a classroom culture where all students feel confident to contribute. This is a great opportunity for a teacher who takes pride in their subject knowledge and is keen to make a genuine impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school setting What the role looks like: Teaching Religious Studies across KS3 and KS4 Encouraging thoughtful discussion, debate, and critical thinking Creating an inclusive classroom where all beliefs and backgrounds are valued Working alongside a supportive Humanities department that shares ideas and resources What you’ll need: UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) A valid DBS on the Update Service Recent, checkable references Strong classroom presence and a calm, confident approach A genuine passion for helping students explore big ideas What the school offers: Supportive leadership team who’ve got your back Engaged students who enjoy discussion-based learning Well-resourced department with shared planning A positive, respectful school culture Why work with Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff FREE access to our CPD Academy A dedicated consultant who actually listens Roles that match your style, not just your CV Easy registration and local opportunities If you’re looking for a role where your subject really matters and your voice is valued, this one’s worth a chat. Please email your CV to if you have releveant experience. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.