Religious Studies

Religious Studies Teacher – Full-Time Role in Redditch (September Start)

A well-regarded secondary school in Redditch is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Religious Studies Teacher to join them on a full-time supply basis from September 2025. This role includes full teaching responsibilities and is ideal for a qualified teacher who can inspire thoughtful discussion and reflection in the classroom.

Key Details

• Job Title: Religious Studies Teacher
• Location: Redditch
• Salary: £175 – £250 per day (dependent on experience)
• Contract: Full-time, supply
• Start Date: September 2025
• Ofsted Rating: Good

The Role
This is a full teaching role that includes planning, delivering, and marking lessons across KS3 and KS4 Religious Studies. You’ll deliver a varied and engaging curriculum that explores a range of worldviews, ethical debates, and philosophical thought. The ideal candidate will bring confidence to lead class discussion, support student progress, and uphold high standards of behaviour and engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering the full Religious Studies curriculum
• Planning and resourcing high-quality lessons
• Marking and assessing students’ work in line with school policy
• Creating an inclusive and respectful learning environment
• Contributing to departmental planning and wider school life

The Candidate
You’ll be a reflective and enthusiastic RS specialist, ideally with experience teaching across KS3 and KS4. QTS is essential, and the school is open to both experienced teachers and confident ECTs. You should be able to challenge students intellectually while creating a respectful classroom culture that welcomes diverse perspectives.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS (or equivalent)
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for Religious Education
• Can plan and deliver high-quality lessons independently
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff
• Is confident with behaviour management and differentiated instruction

The School
This Redditch secondary school is rated Good by Ofsted and is known for its supportive culture, inclusive ethos, and strong leadership. The Humanities department is well-organised and welcoming, with a clear focus on academic progress and student well being. Staff are supported with regular CPD and collaborative planning time.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.