Job Description

Are you ready to bring diverse viewpoints to life in a vibrant classroom setting?

Are you looking for a secondary teaching role that challenges, rewards, and inspires you daily?

Are you eager to join a dedicated, supportive team that feels like a genuine community?

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated and passionate professional to join a thriving secondary school as a full-time Religious Education (RE) Teacher. Starting in September 2026, this temporary-to-permanent position allows the successful candidate to seamlessly integrate into the school community with the long-term view of a permanent contract. The successful educator will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, critical thinking, and academic curiosity. This role sits within a highly collaborative and energetic Humanities and PER (Philosophy, Ethics, and Religion) faculty.

Located in Bradford, this highly regarded school is renowned for cultivating an environment where everyone can flourish. Staff enjoy working in a modern, well-equipped campus with access to excellent resources, robust pastoral frameworks, and a community that deeply values both student well-being and staff professional development.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Enhanced DBS: A valid Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
• Curriculum Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the UK National Curriculum for RE, including GCSE specifications.
• Eligibility to Work: Valid legal entitlement to work full-time in the UK.

• Subject Expertise: Deep, comprehensive knowledge of world religions, philosophy, and modern ethical frameworks.
• Classroom Management: Proven ability to maintain a positive, focused, and respectful learning environment.
• Differentiated Instruction: Skill in tailoring lessons to accommodate diverse learning styles and academic abilities.
• Linguistic & Literacy Promotion: Strong capability to enhance students' religious literacy and critical vocabulary.
• Formative & Summative Assessment: Proficiency in using data to evaluate progress and accurately inform future lesson planning.
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent communication skills to connect effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging RE lessons to students across various Key Stages.
• Progress Tracking: Regularly mark work, provide constructive feedback, and track individual student academic progress.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the creation, review, and enhancement of scheme-of-work resources within the department.
• Exam Preparation: Adequately prepare upper-school students for external examinations and GCSE assessments.
• Pastoral Support: Fulfill the duties of a Form Tutor, supporting student's daily pastoral, moral, and emotional well-being.
• Safe Space Creation: Facilitate balanced discussions on sensitive cultural, moral, social, and spiritual topics.
• Parental Engagement: Attend parent's evenings, open events, and write progress reports to keep families informed.
• Professional Development: Actively participate in staff meetings, departmental briefings, and continuous professional development (CPD) sessions.
• Policy Compliance: Consistently implement and enforce the school's behaviour, safeguarding, and uniform policies.
• Cross-Curricular Support: Assist where necessary with wider school initiatives, including assemblies, charity events, or reflective school spaces.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Could this be the ideal role for you?Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Religious Education Teacher. For more information, please contact or call to speak to the secondary team.