Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education

Full-Time On-site
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Required for January 2027

Salary: Commensurate with experience, inclusive of OLW (Outer London Weighting)

Contract: Full-Time

Student Age Range: 11-18 years

Do you want to work in one of the Top 100 schools, equipping students for success in both further study and future employment? Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT/NQT), this is an opportunity to excel in a challenging and rewarding role within a flourishing department.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Religious Education to work with our students aged between 11-18 years old. The ideal candidate will have the vision, pedagogical creativity, and gravitas to motivate young people and contribute fully to the wider life of the school.

You should:

  • Be well qualified and enthusiastic.
  • Be passionate about Religious Education, with the ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to students of a wide range of abilities.
  • Be able to deliver RE in a manner that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and in accordance with the Catholic Curriculum Directory.
  • Be committed to improving teaching and learning.
  • Have good interpersonal and presentational skills.
  • Demonstrate outstanding classroom practice, up-to-date knowledge of exam specifications and an ability to use ICT effectively to enhance learning.
  • Be forward thinking, resilient under pressure, and highly collaborative within a dynamic departmental team.

We offer:

  • A generous time allocation for planning, preparation and marking.
  • A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
  • An excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team.
  • A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
  • A superb opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work in a flourishing department.

Set on a private estate in the leafy suburb of Carshalton and within a short travelling distance into central London, you will work in a friendly working environment.

Applications from non-Catholics are welcome. All staff are required to be supportive of the Ethos and we have a full time Chaplain that can help support individuals within their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Teacher of Religious Education employer: St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Recruitment Team