Religious Education Teacher – World Religions & Dialogue – Redbridge

Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom

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Job Description

RE Teacher - Lead Comparative Study of World Religions and Foster Interfaith Dialogue at KS4/5 - Redbridge
A highly supportive and academically minded secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an experienced Religious Education Teacher with a focus on comparative World Religions and Interfaith Dialogue from January 2026.

RE Teacher required from January 2026.
Redbridge-based school with a clear community focus and strong academic track record in Humanities.
Seeking a specialist to teach GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies, with a focus on diverse religious traditions and philosophical engagement.

You will teach Religious Education across KS3-KS5. The role requires the ability to deliver complex theological concepts clearly and foster critical, respectful philosophical debate in the classroom, leveraging the rich, diverse community of Redbridge for local context.
Experience and Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Theology, Philosophy, or RE.
Demonstrable success in achieving high grades at GCSE and A-Level.
Strong ability to engage students in complex abstract reasoning and critical thinking.
Commitment to promoting interfaith and social dialogue within the school.

School Information
The Humanities faculty is highly collaborative. The school is committed to fostering open-minded, articulate students ready for further study, offering excellent resources and a professional environment that prioritizes subject expertise over administrative tasks. We have a highly diverse student population which enriches classroom discussion and we actively encourage cross-curricular links with History and English to embed high-level analytical skills, supported by an Outer London salary.

Strong departmental support and shared resources.
Outer London salary and a diverse, engaging student population.
Access to a wide range of external CPD focusing on A-Level Philosophy and Ethics.
Regular opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration with other Humanities subjects.

Salary
Paid to MPS/UPS Outer London Scale
Application
To apply for this RE Teacher position in Redbridge, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.
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