Teacher of Religious Studies in Leicester

The college is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Religious Studies. We are looking for a teacher with the skills, expertise and passion to join our team of dedicated staff, for an April 2026 or a September 2026 start, to provide an inspiring and supportive learning environment to encourage every student to realise their full potential.

Who are we looking for?

You will be committed to ensuring students make their very best progress, through planning and delivering engaging lessons that will inspire our learners to succeed. You will support, challenge, and engage a diverse cohort of students, enriching their learning experience, maximising their potential and raising attainment. This post is equally suitable for experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers with talent and a drive for promoting religious studies across the school. Like all our highly respected team, you will have the opportunity to teach the full range of ages and qualifications. All Year 11 students at The City of Leicester College sit a full RS GCSE. It’s important we get the right candidate who shares our belief, that our students deserve the very best.

Therefore, the successful candidate will:

• be a highly successful teacher, who embodies our school mission statement, ‘Ambition for All’
• be highly motivated and demonstrate an ability to learn
• be able to support the development of highly engaging and ambitious schemes of work within the department
• have a clear understanding of pedagogical knowledge in the teaching of religious studies
• be a team player and relish in the opportunity to work with colleagues within the religious studies department and beyond.

Who are we?

The City of Leicester College is a thriving multi-cultural 11-19 college, with nearly 1600 students on roll, which includes a highly successful sixth form of 250+. Whilst we are one of the largest schools in the city, we maintain a distinct identity and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff and students alike. In recent years, we have made huge changes to ensure that ambition sits at the heart of everything we do. The changes we have made to curriculum, behaviour and personal development programs have seen us deliver the best exam results we have ever had by some considerable margin.

For the successful candidate we can offer you:

• a challenging, rewarding inner-city multi-cultural, multi-faith community
• a school where we are truly ambitious for the community that we serve
• a supportive and purposeful induction programme for all staff including mentoring and coaching
• evidence driven and research informed CPD that is tailored to your teaching practice
• a fantastic, well-resourced inspiring learning environment
• committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and students
• a friendly and supportive working environment where staff work as a team to deliver student success
• access to excellent technology resources, including laptops for all staff
• staff healthcare benefits through Bupa
• staff RAC vehicle benefits
• staff ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
• eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Please include a supporting statement, within the application, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications.

Equal Opportunities:

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Closing date for applications:

The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Monday 2nd February 2026. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be held in the same week but may take place sooner. References will be sought from the short-listed candidates nominated referees prior to interview.

Safeguarding Statement

The City of Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).