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Inspire Young Minds as a Religious Studies Teacher in Hemel Hempstead!
Job Title: Religious Studies Teacher
Location:Â Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: MPS to UPS £33,075 - £50,471 + Fringe Allowance (Dependent on Experience) – Unqualified candidates considered on the unqualified pay scale
Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Start Date: September 2025
Join Our Inspiring Team and Shape Young Minds!
Are you a passionate and empathetic educator who enjoys exploring profound questions about faith, ethics, and culture? Do you want to help students develop a deeper understanding and respect for the diverse beliefs shaping our society?
If so, Supply Desk invites you to apply for the position of Religious Studies Teacher in Bushey. Whether you are a qualified and experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT), or an unqualified candidate with strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching, we welcome your application!
About the Role
As a Religious Studies Teacher, you will deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 depending on your experience. You’ll encourage critical thinking and inspire students to explore a wide range of worldviews, ethical dilemmas, and philosophical ideas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire: Create and deliver lessons that spark curiosity about world religions, moral philosophy, and contemporary issues.
- Support: Guide students in developing critical thinking skills and reflecting on their own values and beliefs.
- Create: Foster a classroom culture where respectful dialogue and understanding are central.
- Collaborate: Work closely with a supportive team to share resources, exchange ideas, and contribute to school life.
- Develop: Engage with professional development and mentoring opportunities to advance your teaching career, whether newly qualified or working towards QTS.
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine passion for Religious Studies and a dedication to helping students explore meaningful questions.
- For ECTs: Completion or near completion of Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
- For Unqualified Candidates: A strong academic background in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, or related fields, with a willingness to develop teaching skills through supported training.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, positive, and supportive classroom environment.
- Enthusiasm for engaging students’ ideas and promoting their personal and academic growth.
Why Work with Supply Desk?
Supply Desk is a leading UK education recruitment specialist, supporting teachers across all subjects and key stages with flexible, permanent, and temporary roles. Our benefits include:
- Work-life balance in a family-friendly setting with flexible options.
- Teaching practices informed by the latest educational research.
- A data-driven focus on raising standards for every student.
- Ongoing professional development, including online and face-to-face CPD courses.
- Referral rewards when you help us find great teaching and support staff.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to inspire the next generation and join a forward-thinking school community in Bushey, please submit your CV detailing your experience, skills, and motivation for this role.
For more information, contact Supply Desk on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Apply below – we look forward to hearing from you!
