Dedicated Religious Education Teacher Wanted in Westminster! Ethical Studies Secondary School Location: Westminster Role: Religious Education Teacher (Full-Time, Permanent)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and challenging Religious Education lessons across Key Stages 3-4, and potentially A-Level, with a particular focus on ethical studies and moral philosophy.
- Inspire students to develop a strong understanding of different ethical frameworks and their application to contemporary issues.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and enhance the RE curriculum with a strong emphasis on ethical studies.
- Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of student progress in Religious Education, particularly in the area of ethical reasoning.
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, moral deliberation, and the development of students' own ethical perspectives.
We Offer:
- Competitive Inner London salary.
- A brilliant and supportive secondary school environment with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development within religious studies, philosophy, and ethics.
- The chance to work with a dedicated and experienced Humanities team.
- A school that values ethical awareness, moral responsibility, and the development of students' capacity for ethical decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Ethics, or a related field.
- Proven experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level (ECTs welcome to apply), with a strong interest or experience in ethical studies.
- Strong subject knowledge across a range of religious and philosophical traditions, with a particular focus on ethical theories.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate thoughtful discussions on ethical issues.
- A commitment to fostering a learning environment that promotes ethical understanding and moral development within a supportive setting.
Application To be considered for this Religious Education Teacher position, please submit your CV as soon as possible.