Core Purpose

The primary purpose of the Religious Education teacher is to deliver a high quality curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment, extra-curricular opportunities, and pastoral care to ensure that all students make excellent progress and achieve as highly as possible regardless of their starting points.  

This job description is in addition to the national standards expected of all who have attained Qualified Teacher Status and where applicable, Post Threshold Standards.

Key responsibilities – teacher of Religious Education

1. Religious Education Curriculum Leadership – Secondary RE teacher role

• Ensure the RE curriculum is faithful to the RED and sequenced for strong progression across all key stages.
• Oversee schemes of learning that are academically ambitious, creative, and accessible to all pupils.
• Ensure smooth progression from KS3 to GCSE, encouraging pupils to continue their study of RE where possible.
• Maintain compliance with exam board requirements and support excellent outcomes at GCSE
• Promote enrichment opportunities such as retreats, trips, speakers, and service projects.

2. Teaching and Learning- Secondary RE teacher role

• Promote consistently high‑quality teaching in RE by modelling lessons, sharing effective practice, and supporting staff development.
• Ensure teaching is rooted in strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy.
• Set high expectations for pupil progress, engagement, and achievement.
• Support pupils in developing religious literacy, critical thinking, independence, and reflective skills.
• Celebrate pupils’ achievements through displays, assemblies, and wider school recognition.

3. Leading and Supporting Staff - Secondary RE teacher role

• Lead and support the RE department, ensuring clarity of roles and a shared sense of purpose.
• Provide training for staff on teaching RE and leading prayer and liturgy.
• Encourage staff engagement with diocesan networks and professional development.

Qualities

·       Be a reflective practitioner

·       Ask for support and advice when it is required

·       Perform any other duties reasonably requested

·       Provide LSA support, cover or supervise students as appropriate