Teacher of Religious Studies

Full-Time

MPS /UPS £32,916 - £51,048

Required for 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027 

This post is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract in the first instance, linked to the continued growth of our Sixth Form and the planned expansion of Religious Studies and/or Philosophy. There is the potential for the role to become permanent should student uptake continue to develop.

The Governors of this dynamic 11-19 school are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and energetic Teacher of Religious Studies to join our Humanities Faculty.

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or newly qualified teacher. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of highly committed teachers, on a mission to develop confident, curious and resilient learners.

We are looking for a colleague who understands the importance of Religious Studies and is passionate about inspiring our students, equipping them with the powerful knowledge and understanding they need to succeed. This role will offer the successful candidate exciting challenges that will be both rewarding and fulfilling.  You will be well supported to achieve your own personal career goals and aspirations.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

Colmers School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

All applicants will be required to provide original birth certificate, two suitable referees, and an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you are interested in applying, just click the apply now button above.

Closing Date: Monday 13^th April, midday

Interviews will take place on Monday 20^th April