Job Description

Teacher of Religious Education (RE) - Leicester

Location: Leicester

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPS dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: The New Term

Inspire Students Through Faith, Philosophy and Ethics

Clarence Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Leicester to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Religious Education for the new academic year.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Humanities faculty where Religious Education is valued as a key subject in helping students develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and an understanding of diverse beliefs and worldviews. The successful candidate will teach engaging and thought-provoking lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 for suitably experienced applicants.

The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, excellent leadership, and a strong commitment to both student achievement and staff development.

The Role

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:

Deliver engaging and challenging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4

Inspire students to explore religion, ethics, philosophy and contemporary moral issues

Encourage critical thinking, debate and respect for differing viewpoints

Monitor and assess student progress, providing effective feedback to support achievement

Contribute to the continued development of the Humanities curriculum

Play an active role in the wider life of the school community

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification

Has experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level

Possesses strong knowledge of theology, philosophy, ethics and world religions

Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills

Has the ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities

Maintains high expectations for student achievement and personal development

Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Enjoys working collaboratively within a successful Humanities department

What the School Offers:

A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community

A well-resourced Humanities department with strong leadership

Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

Comprehensive support and mentoring for ECTs and experienced teachers alike

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS

Ongoing support from Clarence Recruitment throughout the recruitment process

Why Work with Clarence Recruitment?

Clarence Recruitment has a long-standing reputation for placing talented teachers into rewarding positions across Leicester and the East Midlands. With over 15 years of specialist education recruitment experience, we provide expert guidance and personalised support to help you secure the right role for your career.

Apply Today

Whether you are an experienced Religious Education Teacher or an ambitious ECT looking to begin your teaching career within a supportive Leicester secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews are being arranged shortly for a new term start, so early applications are encouraged.

Safeguarding

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025