RE and Philosophy Teacher

Job Title: RE and Philosophy Teacher

Location: West London

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Salary: £41,000 to £63,000

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Religious Education and Philosophy Teacher looking for a new role this September?

Do you set high expectations for your students, supporting them to meet their full potential, and challenging them to think critically?

Are you able to confidently deliver the full RE and Philosophy curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5?

We are currently seeking an experienced Religious Education Teacher to join a high achieving secondary school West London. The successful applicant will also be teaching Philosophy at KS5, supporting the growth of the newly established sixth form. The Humanities Department at this school is strong and therefore RE ECTs are also welcome to apply.

This school sets high expectations for both staff and students, promoting academic excellence across all subjects and maintaining good behaviour. Extracurricular activities are highly encouraged at this school, allowing staff and students to build a positive school community outside of lessons as well. Teachers who understand the importance of challenging students to push themselves to achieve at their best and practise a ‘warm-strict’ classroom management style, will fit in well in this school.

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Have experience teaching RE across KS3 and KS4, and the skills and knowledge needed to teach Philosophy at KS5
• Foster positive relationships with their students, setting and maintaining high expectations
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
• Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
• Hold UK Right to Work

At TeacherActive, we understand the impact high quality teaching has on student outcomes. This is why we have a dedicated permanent recruitment team based in London to support qualified teachers match with the right schools and take the next step in their teaching careers.

By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:

• A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
• Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
• Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression , with new videos added each week
• Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
• The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

If you’re interested in being considered by our permanent recruitment team, click ‘apply now’ or follow this link to register your interest.

Vacancy contact:

0207 858 6655

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