Religious Education Teacher

Location: London Borough of NewhamStart Date: September 2026

An ambitious and high-performing secondary school in the London Borough of Newham is seeking to appoint a highly committed Teacher of Religious Studies to join its successful Humanities faculty from September 2026.

Religious Studies is a core subject at Key Stages 3 and 4, following the AQA GCSE specification, and is a popular option at Key Stage 5, where the OCR A Level specification is taught. Student outcomes at both GCSE and A Level are consistently strong, supported by high expectations, secure subject knowledge and disciplined classroom practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Religious Studies across the age range
• Deliver high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence
• Contribute to the continued success of a well-established and highly regarded department
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, engagement and achievement

This post would suit either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher who thrives in a structured, high-expectations environment and is committed to securing excellent outcomes for all students. A Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) may be available for a suitably experienced candidate.

You will have:

• Strong subject knowledge in Religious Studies
• A genuine enthusiasm for the subject and its wider impact on students' understanding of the world
• High expectations of student behaviour and achievement
• A commitment to continuous professional development

• Motivated, well-behaved students who value learning
• A calm, scholarly and purposeful learning environment
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• Salary on the Main / Upper Pay Range (Inner London)
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free staff lunch and free on-site parking, including EV charging

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'