Job title: RE Trainee Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Lewisham
Job published: 02-03-2026
Job ID: 116418

Job Description

RE Trainee Teacher | Lewisham | September Start

Are you a Religious Education graduate ready to begin your teacher training in September?

A well-regarded secondary school in Lewisham is offering a salaried RE Trainee Teacher position from September. This role is ideal for a graduate with strong subject knowledge who is committed to training as a secondary RE teacher while gaining practical classroom experience.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, gradually taking on responsibility for planning and delivering lessons as the year progresses. Full training and mentoring will be provided as part of a structured school-based training programme.

RE Trainee Teacher – Key Responsibilities:

  • Train to teach RE across KS3–KS4 (KS5 exposure where available)
  • Support lessons before progressing to independent teaching
  • Plan and deliver lessons under the guidance of a mentor
  • Assess pupil progress and provide feedback
  • Engage fully with the school’s training and development programme

Person Specification:

  • Degree in RE, Theology, Philosophy or a related subject
  • Strong academic background and subject knowledge
  • Clear commitment to becoming a qualified teacher
  • Professional, organised and confident communicator

Why Apply?

  • Salaried teacher training route
  • Experienced mentor and structured support
  • Clear pathway to QTS
  • Supportive Humanities department

Salary: Competitive (salaried training route)
Start Date: September
Location: Lewisham

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent education roles. If this RE Trainee Teacher role in Lewisham is of interest, please apply today or visit our website by searching Ribbons & Reeves.

RE Trainee Teacher | Lewisham | September Start | INDCLASS