Religious Education Teacher - Greater Manchester -...

The school is recruiting a Religious Education Teacher for a full-time, temporary contract at an Outstanding secondary school in Greater Manchester, commencing in January 2026. The position involves teaching RE and Ethics across all key stages up to GCSE level.

The school is committed to fostering respectful discourse and rigorous intellectual enquiry on diverse moral and spiritual issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, balanced lessons in Religious Education and Ethics across all key stages.
• Co-ordinate classroom discussion and debate to encourage high-level intellectual analyse and understanding.
• Track student progress meticulously, implementing timely support where necessary to secure strong GCSE outcomes.
• Contribute actively to the wider Humanities faculty and school ethos.
• Uphold the school’s high expectations for academic delivery and student behaviour.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in RE, Theology, or Philosophy.
• Proven experience teaching Religious Education to GCSE level.
• Excellent communication skills, essential for facilitating high-level classroom discussion.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary placed on the appropriate National Teachers' Payscale (commensurate with experience).
• Opportunity to join a successful and well-structured Humanities department.
• Access to a structured professional development programme.
• A highly supportive and collaborative staff environment.
• The chance to teach highly motivated and well-behaved students in a successful school.

About the School

This Outstanding school in Greater Manchester is recognized as a regional leader in academic achievement, operating with a palpable sense of shared purpose and clear values. The school prides itself on delivering a rigorous curriculum through highly effective teaching. Join a disciplined, positive environment where the focus is entirely on impactful instruction and intellectual development, enabling teachers to thrive.