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Religious Education (RE) Teacher

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 150 - 230 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Oldham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Smile Education are currently recruiting a qualified Religious Education (RE) Teacher to work within a secondary school in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and committed RE Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school environment with strong values and high expectations.

This role is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs, and there is flexibility around the start date. The position is expected to run on a long‑term basis, with the potential to continue beyond the end of the academic year.

This is a welcoming school, and the top qualities they look for in teachers are punctuality, professionalism, and confidence. They place strong value on Religious Education as a subject that supports students’ moral development, critical thinking, and understanding of beliefs and values.

Role Overview
As an RE Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality Religious Education lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with potential KS5 depending on the placement). You will create engaging, well‑structured lessons that support students’ understanding, critical thinking, and personal development.
You will be expected to quickly integrate into the school, build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and uphold the ethos and values of the school community.
 
Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons in line with the national curriculum
Teach Religious Education across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience advantageous)
Create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils
Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students of varying abilities, including SEND
Effectively manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Assess and monitor student progress where required
Contribute positively to the wider school community and departmental team
Uphold professional standards, safeguarding expectations, and school ethos 
Requirements
The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) or have strong unqualified teaching experience
Have experience teaching RE/Religious Studies in a UK secondary school
Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Possess confident subject knowledge and the ability to engage learners
Be professional, reliable, and adaptable
Be able to quickly settle into a new school environment
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
Have the right to work in the UK 
Pay & Benefits

£150–£230 per day, dependent on experience and pay scale
Long‑term, stable placements
Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
Ongoing guidance throughout the placement
Opportunity to build strong relationships with local Manchester schools, with potential for future roles 
Safeguarding & Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete full compliance checks, including:

Enhanced DBS
Barred List and Prohibited List checks
Right to work verification
Qualification and reference checksAll staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest professional standards.
 
Apply Now
If you are a passionate and qualified RE Teacher looking for a long‑term role in secondary schools across Manchester, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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