Religious Education Teacher
Location: Steyning
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Wayman Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of religious education to join a highly successful humanities department at an exceptional secondary school in Steyning. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to teach a well-structured curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to contribute to Key Stage 5 delivery for a suitably qualified candidate.
The school has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and offers a welcoming and highly supportive environment for staff, complete with a robust continuous professional development framework. The department is collaborative, forward-thinking, and deeply passionate about fostering critical thinking, open discussion, and a deep understanding of diverse worldviews and ethics, resulting in excellent student engagement and a strong track record of exam success.
Key responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging religious education lessons that inspire students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Plan and sequence innovative schemes of work that cater to a wide range of learning abilities using effective adaptive teaching strategies.
Assess, track, and report on student progress and attainment in line with exam board specifications, implementing targeted interventions where necessary.
Actively contribute to the wider life of the school and the humanities department, including open evenings and extra-curricular initiatives.
Maintain high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement, creating a positive, safe, and purposeful learning environment.
Requirements
Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in religious studies, theology, or a closely related discipline.
Experience: A proven track record of teaching religious education within a UK secondary school setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).
Skills: Exceptional subject knowledge across world religions, philosophy, and ethics, confident classroom management techniques, and excellent communication skills.
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Wayman Education
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To apply
If you are a motivated religious education specialist looking to join a supportive school with a fantastic teaching environment, please submit your CV today through the application link.
