Religious Education Teacher

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded secondary school in South East London for a Teacher of Religious Education starting September 2026. The role involves teaching RE across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available for suitable candidates. Suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs seeking a supportive and progressive school environment.

About the role

• Teach Religious Education across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching available for suitable candidates.
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons.
• Monitor, assess and track student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Support students' personal, spiritual and moral development.
• Undertake form tutor responsibilities and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

About the school

This is a popular and oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement, inclusivity and student development. The school serves a diverse local community and is committed to providing a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares students for life beyond the classroom.

Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities and a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Religious Education Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree in Theology, Religious Studies or a closely related subject.
• Experience teaching Religious Education at KS3 and KS4.

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

• Salary will be aligned to the successful candidate's experience and current position on the Inner London Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale.

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 Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].