RE Teacher - January Start
Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Salary: M1-M6 Pay Scale
Job Type: Full Time - Long Term
Start Date: January 2027 - Until July 2027
Make an Impact in the Classroom!
Cover People are currently recruiting for a Religious Education (RE) Teacher to join a mainstream secondary school in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, starting in January 2027 for the remainder of the academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RE Teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a full-time, long-term teaching position within a supportive secondary school environment.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging and thought-provoking RE lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop their understanding of different religions, beliefs, cultures, ethics and philosophical viewpoints.
The school is looking for a passionate and dedicated RE specialist who can encourage pupils to think critically, explore different perspectives and develop an understanding of the diverse world around them.
This role would suit a teacher who is confident delivering the secondary RE curriculum, building positive relationships with pupils and creating an inclusive classroom environment where respectful discussion and independent thinking are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Religious Education lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the school's curriculum.
- Teach a range of religious beliefs, traditions, practices and philosophical viewpoints.
- Encourage pupils to explore ethical, moral and social issues through structured discussion and debate.
- Develop pupils' critical thinking, analytical skills and ability to evaluate different perspectives.
- Support KS4 pupils in developing the knowledge and skills required for GCSE Religious Studies examinations.
- Monitor, assess and track pupil progress effectively.
- Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
- Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage respectful discussion, tolerance and understanding of different beliefs and cultures.
- Contribute to the wider RE department and school community.
- Support the academic and personal development of all learners.
Requirements
- QTS or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
- Strong subject knowledge across the secondary Religious Education curriculum.
- Experience teaching RE or Religious Studies at secondary level.
- Confidence delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Experience preparing pupils for GCSE Religious Studies would be advantageous.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- A passion for RE, teaching and supporting pupil progress.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to facilitate respectful discussions around religion, ethics and contemporary issues.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- The right to work in the UK.
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