Job Description

Religious Education Teacher - Sunderland
If you're passionate about exploring big questions with young people and helping them understand different beliefs, cultures and perspectives, this RE Teacher role in Sunderland could be a wonderful fit. The school is looking for someone thoughtful, enthusiastic and confident in making RE engaging and accessible.
What you'll be doing as a RE Teacher
You'll teach RE across KS3 and KS4, delivering lessons that spark discussion, encourage curiosity and promote empathy. The school values strong relationships, clear routines and an inclusive approach to learning.
Your responsibilities as a RE Teacher

• Teaching engaging RE lessons that explore world beliefs, ethics and philosophical ideas
• Creating a respectful classroom where discussion feels safe and purposeful
• Tracking progress and adapting teaching to individual needs
• Working with your department to share resources and ideas
• Providing clear, supportive feedback to pupils

You'll be a great fit as a RE Teacher if you have

• QTS with a specialism in RE, Humanities or similar
• Confidence leading discussion and sensitive topics
• A warm, structured teaching style
• Strong communication and behaviour management

What you'll receive from Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
• Free CPD in behaviour, SEND and pedagogy
• A dedicated consultant supporting you from first call to first day
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities across schools in Sunderland and the wider region

About Us
Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving teachers access to broader expertise, better training and a strong network of support. We work closely with Sunderland schools to place RE Teachers who bring empathy, curiosity and clarity to the classroom. Our approach is warm, honest and always people-first.
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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