RE Teacher

Full-Time Religious Education Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: MPS (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: Easter 2025 or May 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate and qualified Religious Education (RE) Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in an outstanding school in Sittingbourne?

Supply Desk are currently recruiting a dedicated RE Teacher to join a vibrant and supportive school community, covering a maternity leave from Easter or May 2025.

This is a fantastic chance for a skilled RE Teacher to inspire and engage students in the study of world religions, ethics, and cultural diversity, while contributing to a dynamic learning environment. If you have a flair for creating stimulating lessons and fostering a respectful, inclusive classroom culture, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality RE lessons across key stages.
• Inspire students to explore and critically engage with a range of religious beliefs, ethical perspectives, and cultural traditions.
• Create a respectful, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a safe and positive learning space for all students.
• Provide constructive feedback and communicate progress with students and families.
• Lead exam preparation and deliver focused revision sessions.
• Participate in extracurricular activities related to religious education.
• Stay informed of changes to the RE curriculum and best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievements.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, and a degree in Religious Education or a related subject.
• Previous experience teaching RE in a secondary school setting, with a passion for the subject.
• Strong knowledge of world religions, ethical perspectives, and cultural diversity.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection standards.
• Familiarity with the UK education system and current curriculum standards.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding school in Sittingbourne, known for its supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a commitment to academic excellence. You will be making a positive impact on students' lives, helping them develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and respect for diverse global beliefs.

In addition, Supply Desk offers a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle – you and your referred candidate could earn up to £150 collectively when someone you know is placed in a teaching role through us!

For more information or to apply, please get in touch with our team at (phone number removed) or visit our website at (url removed) for a full list of vacancies in Kent.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check and be on the update service, which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

Supply Desk is REC Gold Standard regulated, placing us in the top 10% of recruitment agencies in the UK.