Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start date: September 2024

Contract Type: Full Time, Maternity Cover
Salary: MPS/UPS: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum

GSL Education’s North Yorkshire Branch is actively searching for a dynamic and qualified Religious Education Teacher in York for a thriving Secondary school, with the position to start in September 2024. As a Religious Education Teacher, you should be enthusiastic about teaching students a comprehensive curriculum in Religious Education and be committed to delivering high standard lessons and helping to raise attainment within the Humanities Department.

About the School:

• The school is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with students aged 11-18.
• Every class at the secondary school offers a variety of interesting, captivating, and challenging teaching and learning opportunities, reinforced by a number of extracurricular activities and a good rapport between teachers and students.
• According to Ofsted, The school effectively utilizes cutting-edge technology to guarantee that every student has access to learning. The majority of students progress through the school's curriculum at a satisfactory pace.
• Additionally, it strives to be both demanding and encouraging so that each person is constantly pushed to reach their full potential.

Religious Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver GCSE and A-Level Religious Education lessons that engage students, foster critical thinking, and promote understanding and respect for different beliefs and cultures.
• Engage with a proactive Religious Education Department that has a clear mission and guiding principles.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that respects the diverse religious and non-religious backgrounds of students.
• Track pupil progress and provide intervention sessions where appropriate.
• Be an enthusiastic and creative educator in the classroom.
• Enhance the learning behaviours of the students.

Religious Education Teacher Requirements:

• Have UK Qualified Status Teacher (QTS) through a PGCE in Secondary Religious Education, B.Ed. with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience covering or teaching Religious Studies to secondary students within the last 2 years.
• A relevant Degree or have completed an SKE course relevant to Religious Education or Philosophy and Ethics.
• Have a deep understanding of religious and philosophical traditions, including major world religions.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a DBS through GSL Education. DBS sponsorship is available for this position.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks.

If you would like to apply for the position of Religious Education Teacher in York, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.