Religious Studies Teacher


Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Salary:	£213 to £331 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walthamstow, E17 9RZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

Religious Education Teacher

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an outstanding 11–16 secondary school for girls in East London for a passionate and dedicated Religious Education Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Humanities department and inspire students through engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, ethical awareness, and an understanding of different beliefs and cultures.

Here is a highly regarded secondary school educating approximately 900 students within a supportive, ambitious, and inclusive environment.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, Walthamstow School for Girls was judged Outstanding, reflecting the exceptional quality of education and student outcomes across the school.

Inspectors recognised the school's commitment to academic excellence, high expectations, and exceptional personal development opportunities for students.

Duties as a Religious Education Teacher:

Teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4
Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons
Encourage discussion, debate, and critical thinking
Support students in developing an understanding of different faiths, beliefs, and ethical issues
Assess, monitor, and track student progress
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
Contribute positively to the Humanities department and wider school community

Ideal Religious Education Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching Religious Education within a secondary school setting
Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
Excellent classroom management skills
Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
Strong communication and organisational skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

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