Teacher of Religious Education

The Role

We are seeking a thoughtful and engaging Teacher of Religious Education to join a supportive Humanities faculty within a well-established 11–19 secondary school in Northumberland. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality RE lessons across KS3 and KS4, encouraging respectful discussion, critical thinking and ethical understanding.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and ECTs looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven school environment.

Northumberland | 11–19 Secondary School
£163 – £265.52 per day | MPS/UPS Equivalent | PAYE

About the School

• Inclusive 11–19 secondary school with sixth form

• Strong pastoral care and clear behaviour systems

• Collaborative Humanities department

• Commitment to personal development and SMSC education

• Supportive leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons

• Teach across KS3 and KS4

• Encourage debate, reflection and analytical thinking

• Assess and monitor pupil progress effectively

• Contribute to wider personal development initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Strong subject knowledge in Religious Education

• Ability to facilitate respectful and balanced discussions

• Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Protocol Education?

• PAYE only – no umbrella companies

• Competitive daily rates aligned to MPS/UPS

• Access to CPD and subject-specific training

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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