Religious Education Teacher

Passionate Religious Education Teacher Wanted in Kensington! Philosophical Secondary School Location: Kensington Role: Religious Education Teacher (Full-Time, Permanent)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking Religious Education lessons across Key Stages 3-4, and potentially A-Level, with a strong emphasis on philosophical inquiry and the exploration of fundamental questions.
• Inspire students to develop their philosophical reasoning skills and to engage with key concepts in the philosophy of religion and ethics.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and enhance the RE curriculum with a focus on philosophical exploration.
• Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of student progress in Religious Education, particularly in the area of philosophical argumentation.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages questioning, critical analysis, and the development of students' own philosophical perspectives.

We Offer:

• Competitive Inner London salary.
• A brilliant and supportive secondary school environment that values intellectual curiosity and philosophical inquiry.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development within religious studies and philosophy.
• The chance to work with a dedicated and experienced Humanities team.
• A school that values philosophical reflection, critical thinking, and the exploration of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Philosophy, or a related field with a strong philosophical component.
• Proven experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level (ECTs welcome to apply), with a demonstrable interest or experience in philosophy.
• Strong subject knowledge across a range of religious traditions and key philosophical concepts.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate thoughtful discussions on philosophical and religious questions.
• A commitment to fostering a learning environment that promotes philosophical inquiry and critical reflection within a supportive setting.

Application To be considered for this Religious Education Teacher position, please submit your CV as soon as possible.