RE Teacher

Description:

Protocol Education are currently working with a brilliant secondary school in South Gloucestershire, Bristol that’s ready to welcome an RE Teacher who knows how to bring a respectful and open-minded perspective approach to the classroom, spark curiosity, and get students thinking beyond the page.

This is a full-time role, starting in September 2026, so if you’re after something stable, supportive, and genuinely rewarding, this could be your next move.

What’s the role all about?

You’ll be teaching Religious studies across KS3 and KS4, working with a department that’s collaborative, creative, and always looking to do things better.

You’ll also take on Form Tutor responsibilities, supporting students beyond the classroom and helping them grow into confident, capable young people.

This school really values the power of RS, not just for exams, but for communication, confidence, and life beyond school. Expect thoughtful planning, shared resources, and a team that’s got your back.

What’s the school like?

Think diverse, vibrant, and full of personality.

You’ll be joining a school that:

Has a strong, supportive SLT who value their staff
Celebrates its diverse student community
Invests in CPD and ongoing development
Focused and inspiring learning for all
Prides themselves in outstanding mental health & well-being support
Has a unique student voice and representation of community and belonging 
Encourages collaboration, not competition
It’s the kind of place where ideas are shared, wins are celebrated, and no one’s left figuring things out on their own.

What we’re looking for

QTS and experience teaching Religious studies at KS3 & KS4
Someone who can engage, challenge, and inspire
A team player who enjoys sharing ideas and learning from others
A teacher who wants to keep developing and refining their craft

Specifics

3rd September start (INSET days 3rd & 4th, students return 7th)
Full time 815am - 330pm
South Gloucestershire, Bristol
M scale pay
Planning & Marking 
Extra curricular (desirable)

What you’ll get with Protocol

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
Paid to scale
FREE access to our CPD Academy
A dedicated consultant & team with over 30 years of experience
Opportunities in schools that match your style and values
Refer a friend scheme with rewards
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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