Religious Studies Teacher

A high-performing and forward-thinking secondary academy in South London is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Religious Studies to join its Humanities department from April 2026 .

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Religious Studies teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 for the right candidate. You will work collaboratively within the Humanities department to plan engaging lessons, develop curriculum resources, and support students’ academic progress and personal development.

About the school

The academy is part of a well-established and highly regarded multi-academy trust and has a strong reputation for academic excellence, high expectations, and a positive learning culture. The school benefits from modern facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a clear commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Requirements

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

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or working towards QTS
• Have strong subject knowledge in Religious Studies, Philosophy, or Ethics
• Posses the ability to teach Religious Studies across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)

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

• Qualified Teacher Status or working towards a QTS

Key responsibilities

As Religious Studies Teacher you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and well-structured Religious Studies lessons
• Supporting extracurricular and enrichment opportunities where appropriate
• Upholding safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times

What the school offer

In return, the school can offer the successful candidate:

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 David Singh on 0207 065 7525 or email [email protected] .