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Religious Education Teacher
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SL1, Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Religious Education Teacher who thrives on academic challenge and high expectations?
Do you want to teach motivated, high-achieving students in an environment that values scholarship, integrity, and intellectual curiosity?
The Opportunity
An outstanding grammar school in Burnham is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Religious Education Teacher to join its high-performing Humanities Faculty from September 2025. The successful candidate will teach RE from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level, helping students engage with theology, ethics, and philosophy through thoughtful and academically rigorous lessons.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with exceptionally able and engaged students who relish challenge and discussion. The school fosters a culture of academic excellence alongside personal growth, and Religious Education plays a vital role in developing pupils’ critical thinking, empathy, and moral reasoning.
The School
This selective grammar school enjoys a national reputation for outstanding academic results, excellent teaching, and a supportive, aspirational culture. Students are ambitious, articulate, and eager to learn; staff are well-supported, and professional development is both encouraged and generously resourced.
With a long-standing tradition of academic scholarship, the school provides a rich and stimulating environment for both staff and pupils. The ethos combines traditional values with a modern outlook, and the school community is one of mutual respect, high standards, and a genuine passion for learning.
The Department
The RE Department is highly regarded, with consistently strong results at GCSE and A-Level. The team is collaborative, reflective, and dedicated to developing lessons that challenge students to think deeply about philosophical and ethical issues. Students are encouraged to debate, reflect, and express their ideas with confidence and sensitivity.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring:
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A strong academic background with a good Honours degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, or a related discipline
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A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE with QTS or equivalent)
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Experience teaching Religious Education at KS3–KS5, ideally including A-Level Philosophy or Ethics
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Excellent subject knowledge, a love for teaching, and a commitment to fostering high achievement
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Strong classroom management and communication skills
What the School Offers
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Highly motivated and courteous students who are a pleasure to teach
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A supportive and ambitious staff community
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Access to excellent CPD and opportunities for career development
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A culture that values academic rigour and professional autonomy
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Well-resourced classrooms and subject departments
Location: Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: September 2025
Application
If you are a dynamic and thoughtful Religious Education Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of scholars and critical thinkers in a top-performing grammar school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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