Job Description

Salary

43,680 - 54,600
MPS/ UPS + benefits

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Dagenham

Job category/type

Religious Education

Date posted

09/01/2026

Job reference

REQ004486

Start date:

September 2026

We are looking for an inspiring Teacher of Religious Education to join our dedicated team at Goresbrook School. This is an exciting opportunity to shape students' understanding of diverse beliefs, ethics, and worldviews, fostering respect and curiosity in a modern, inclusive environment. You will deliver engaging lessons that challenge thinking, promote discussion, and develop critical skills, while contributing to the wider life of the school. The ideal candidate will be passionate about their subject, committed to high standards, and eager to make a positive impact on every learner.

Our calm and purposeful atmosphere allows student learning to be at the centre of all that we do and we are committed to ensuring that students high-quality classroom experience is matched with enriching extra-curricular opportunities. We aim to ensure that all our students leave us with the real option to succeed at a top university, the skills to excel in a career of their choice and go on to live happy and fulfilling lives rich with altruism whilst also having the cultural and spiritual awareness to be generous and enriching members of society.

Our values of Growth, Belief and Team are the central pillars of our school culture and encapsulate the behaviours we see in our young people. Beyond the classroom, the culture at Goresbrook is one of community.

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

Ofsted Report

The inspectors were full of praise for pupils, noting that they show "high levels of commitment to their studies" and that they "value the excellent education they are receiving". This means that all pupils, including those with SEND, "achieve exceptionally well" and "flourish" at the school. Importantly, the inspectors were equally impressed by pupils' mature and respectful attitudes. They note that they "enjoy being part of this diverse school community" and are "courteous in their interactions" with their peers and members of staff.