At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach Religious Education and inspire students to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Company: Join a highly successful Church of England school with an outstanding reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Located in Tunbridge Wells with excellent transport links and a vibrant student community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives while enjoying a collaborative teaching environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching Religious Education, commitment to A Level teaching, and a second subject is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Start Date: September/October 2026
For one year
Salary: commensurate with experience
This is an excellent opportunity for a first-rate Teacher of Religious Education to join a highly successful and highly collaborative team in this Church school where all our students take GCSE RS achieving exceptional outcomes and where religious studies is taught successfully at A level.
We are interested in applications from teachers with commitment to teaching to A Level and an interest in developing their career, including ECTs. The capacity to teach a second subject, perhaps a language or philosophy would be advantageous. We will consider applications from candidates seeking a part-time role.
Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
- A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
- 1,913 on roll including 412 in the Sixth Form
- Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
- World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
- Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
- Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer. Priority places at the school are available for children of staff. We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Closing date: 9.00 am on 22 June 2026
Interview date to be confirmed on shortlisting.
Completed Application Forms should be sent to by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
Teacher of Religious Education – Maternity Cover employer: Tenax Schools Trust
Tenax Schools Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the personal and professional growth of its staff while fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located in the vibrant community of Royal Tunbridge Wells, employees benefit from a strong sense of purpose as they contribute to the development of young people through the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. With opportunities for continuous learning and engagement in meaningful activities, this role offers a rewarding experience for those passionate about youth development.
