Religious Studies Teacher

Description:

Location: Redcar

Type: Term cover

Start: September 2026

Salary: Pay to scale from day 1 (£168.80 - £232.56)

We are looking for a passionate and adaptable Religious Studies Teacher to take on term cover for a local secondary school in Redcar from September through to the end of the autumn term in December. Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking flexibility through Teaching Personnel or an ECT beginning your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your classroom experience across a variety of school settings.

The Role

Deliver engaging religious studies lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 opportunities may be available)
Follow lesson plans and maintain a positive learning environment
Adapt quickly to different school settings
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and promote a positive learning environment
Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
Mark work where required and provide feedback
Who We’re Looking For

Qualified religious education teacher (QTS or working towards)
ECTs/NQTs are very welcome
Confident classroom presence and strong subject knowledge
Reliable, flexible, and professional
Strong communication and organisational skills
An up to date DBS or the willingness to get one
Satisfactory background screening
Benefits of Teaching Personnel

Competitive daily rates of pay
Gain experience across a variety of schools
Opportunity to complete ECT/NQT induction hours
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Potential for long-term opportunities for the right candidates
Ongoing CPD and career development
Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant background screening.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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