Teacher of Religious Education - Secondary School -...

A well-respected 11–18 secondary school in Portsmouth is seeking a passionate and reflective Teacher of Religious Education to join its established Humanities faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a school that places strong emphasis on personal development, critical thinking and respectful debate.

The school serves a diverse coastal community and has developed a reputation for strong pastoral care, improving academic outcomes and a calm, purposeful learning environment. Religious Education is a valued subject within the curriculum, contributing significantly to students’ cultural awareness and moral development.

The Role

You will teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to KS5 depending on experience. The department delivers a structured curriculum covering world religions, philosophy and ethics, with a focus on analytical writing and evaluative discussion at GCSE.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, knowledge-rich RE lessons
• Teaching core religious and philosophical concepts with clarity and depth
• Preparing students effectively for GCSE examination requirements
• Using assessment data to inform targeted intervention
• Supporting whole-school SMSC and personal development initiatives
• Contributing to enrichment activities and discussion forums

The curriculum is carefully sequenced and supported by shared schemes of learning, reducing unnecessary workload while maintaining academic rigour.

The Department

RE sits within a collaborative Humanities faculty alongside History and Geography. The team works closely to ensure consistency in planning, assessment and academic expectations.

Students in Portsmouth respond particularly well to structured debate and enquiry-based learning. The department encourages respectful discussion and critical thinking, with a clear focus on exam technique at KS4.

The department benefits from:

• Dedicated Humanities classrooms
• Shared assessment frameworks
• Cross-curricular collaboration
• Strong GCSE uptake and improving results

The School

This Portsmouth secondary school is known for its clear behaviour systems, supportive pastoral structure and approachable leadership team. Staff describe the culture as inclusive, professional and focused on steady improvement.

The senior leadership team prioritises staff wellbeing and offers regular CPD opportunities, including subject-specific training and leadership development.

The school offers:

• A calm and respectful learning environment
• Clear behaviour expectations embedded across the school
• Modern teaching facilities
• A strong emphasis on student personal development

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS and relevant Humanities qualifications
• Demonstrate secure subject knowledge in RE and ethics
• Deliver structured and engaging lessons
• Promote respectful discussion and analytical thinking
• Be reflective, organised and collaborative

This role would suit both experienced RE teachers and ambitious practitioners seeking to work within a supportive Humanities faculty.

Why Join?

• Strong departmental collaboration
• Structured curriculum and shared planning
• Supportive leadership and CPD opportunities
• A school culture centred on respect and reflection
• Competitive salary with potential for progression

If you are an RE teacher who believes in developing thoughtful, articulate and open-minded learners, this Portsmouth school offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.