RE Teacher
- location Redbridge
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £38,766 to £60,091 per year
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- Apply by 22 June 2025
- Job start 08 Sep 2025
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and reflective Teacher of Religious Education to join a successful and supportive Humanities faculty at a well-regarded secondary school in East London
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to deliver inspiring and thought-provoking RE lessons that encourage students to explore key philosophical, ethical, and theological questions. Religious Education is a valued subject within the curriculum, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to Key Stage 5 provision. Whether you are an ECT starting your journey or a seasoned teacher looking for a fresh challenge, we welcome your application.
About the school
The school is a large, diverse, and successful secondary school situated in East London. It benefits from modern facilities, a strong leadership team, and a reputation for academic rigour and pastoral care. The Humanities department is a vibrant and forward-thinking part of the school, with RE playing a central role in developing students’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of RE Teacher you will:
- Be a passionate advocate for Religious Education
- Have strong subject knowledge and a creative approach to teaching
- Inspire all students, regardless of background or ability
- Be committed to promoting tolerance, dialogue, and respect for all beliefs
- Contribute to extra-curricular opportunities and the wider school community
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].