RE Teacher - Elite Secondary School - Derby

An exceptional opportunity has become available for a talented and passionate RE Teacher to join one of Derby most prestigious and high-achieving Secondary schools. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing in September 2026, offering the chance to teach highly motivated students within a thriving and well-resourced department.

This role would suit an ambitious teacher who is eager to inspire creativity, innovation, and a genuine enthusiasm for RE, while contributing to a school community renowned for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care.

The Role

As a RE Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, creative, and academically rigorous lessons across KS3–KS5, enabling students to achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Inspire students to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong appreciation for Design & Technology.

• Contribute to the continued success and innovation of a flourishing RE department with excellent facilities and resources.

• Support and challenge students of all abilities through dynamic and imaginative teaching approaches.

• Play an active role in the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, clubs, competitions, and educational visits.

• Work collaboratively with a dedicated and highly professional staff body committed to maintaining the school’s outstanding standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.

About the School

This highly respected Secondary school is consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in London and enjoys an outstanding reputation nationally for academic excellence, student achievement, and pastoral care.

Recent examination results include:

• 85% A*–B at A-level RE

• 89% grades 9–7 at GCSE across the school

The school is heavily oversubscribed and widely recognised for its ambitious ethos, exceptional teaching standards, and supportive learning environment. Students are highly motivated, respectful, and eager to succeed.

The school offers:

• State-of-the-art RE facilities and outstanding teaching resources.

• A culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and exemplary behaviour.

• A warm and inclusive community where every student is known, valued, and supported.

• Extensive CPD and career development opportunities, encouraging staff to continually develop and refine their practice.

• A forward-thinking approach to education that combines traditional values with innovation and creativity, ensuring students are fully prepared for the future.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified RE Teacher with QTS (PGCE or equivalent).

• A confident and inspiring classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.

• Passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and fostering a love of RE.

• Committed to supporting students both academically and pastorally.

• Enthusiastic about contributing to extracurricular activities and the wider school community.

• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative and ambitious team.

• Legally entitled to work in the UK.

Salary

The school offers a highly competitive salary on its own Secondary pay scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Why Join This School?

• Join a thriving department where staff are genuinely valued and supported.

• Teach motivated, ambitious students who are enthusiastic about learning.

• Benefit from excellent professional development and genuine opportunities for career progression.

• Work within a welcoming and high-performing school community with an exceptional reputation.

• Enjoy teaching in an environment where academic success, creativity, and student wellbeing are equally prioritised.

Application

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated RE Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity within a leading Secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience.