RE Teacher | Grammar School | Tower Hamlets

Position: Religious Education (RE) Teacher
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Religious Education Teaching Role in a Grammar School

A high-achieving grammar school in Tower Hamlets is seeking to appoint a passionate and knowledgeable RE Teacher to join its successful Humanities department from September. This is a full-time role within an academically rigorous and supportive school that values critical thinking, philosophical enquiry, and exceptional teaching.

Religious Education is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to explore world religions, ethics, philosophy, and contemporary moral issues through a broad and engaging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach Religious Education across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons that inspire discussion, reflection, and analytical thinking.

Students will study major world religions, ethical theories, philosophy of religion, social issues, and contemporary debates while developing evaluative writing, empathy, and critical reasoning skills.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies examinations, supporting students in achieving excellent outcomes and progression to higher education.

You will work collaboratively within a successful Humanities department committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Religious Education across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging lessons in religion, ethics, and philosophy

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies examinations

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support enrichment opportunities and wider humanities initiatives

• Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and achievement

The School Environment

This grammar school in Tower Hamlets provides a highly academic and aspirational environment where students are motivated, curious, and eager to succeed.

The Humanities department benefits from collaborative planning, excellent resources, strong leadership, and a culture focused on academic excellence and student success.

Leadership values innovation, subject expertise, and professional development while maintaining exceptionally high standards.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in religion, ethics, and philosophy

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Religious Studies

• Experience working in a grammar or high-achieving school setting

• Ability to contribute to enrichment or extracurricular initiatives

• Strong examination preparation experience

How to Apply

If you are interested in this RE Teacher role in a grammar school in Tower Hamlets starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.