RE and Psychology Teacher

Smart Teachers is recruiting on behalf of a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school in Southeast London for a Psychology and RE Teacher to join their successful Humanities Faculty from September 2025.

About the role

The Role:

• Teach Psychology to A-Level and RE to KS3 and KS4

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that promote curiosity and critical thinking

• Contribute to departmental planning and extra-curricular enrichment

• Support a well-established and friendly Humanities team

About the school

This high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school in the Chislehurst and Sidcup area is known for its inclusive ethos, strong academic focus, and commitment to developing well-rounded young people. With a large and thriving sixth form, the school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges and supports learners of all abilities.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of RE and Psychology Teacher you will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Psychology and/or RE in UK secondary schools
• Be confident teaching Psychology up to KS5 and RE up to KS4
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and a commitment to high standards

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].