Job title: RE Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Southwark
Job published: 16-03-2026
Job ID: 117135

Job Description

RE Teacher – September 2026

A high-performing secondary school in Southwark is seeking an enthusiastic RE Teacher to join their successful department from September 2026.

This RE Teacher role is open to both ECTs and experienced teachers who are passionate about Religious Education and keen to work in a school where high expectations, strong behaviour and excellent outcomes are the norm.

RE Teacher – Job Highlights

  • RE Teacher role – suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers
  • Inner London MPS/UPS salary
  • Permanent, full-time position starting September 2026
  • Teaching Religious Education across KS3 and KS4
  • Opportunity to teach Philosophy & Ethics at A Level depending on experience
  • High-achieving secondary school in the London Borough of Southwark
  • Interviews for the RE Teacher role available immediately

The successful RE Teacher will join a well-established department with a strong academic record and a genuine passion for the subject. Students are engaged and respectful, allowing teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons and developing a love of learning.

In 2025, the department achieved excellent A Level Philosophy & Ethics results, with 47% of students achieving AA and 73% achieving AB**.

Why this school?

  • Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school with an excellent reputation
  • Progress 8 results placing the school among the highest performing nationally
  • Calm, purposeful classrooms with exceptional behaviour and pupil engagement
  • Modern facilities in a well-equipped school building
  • A supportive environment with strong professional development for every RE Teacher
  • Expanding Sixth Form offering further opportunities for subject specialists

Staff also benefit from a wide range of additional support and wellbeing initiatives, including private healthcare, wellbeing days, travel loans, free access to on-site sports facilities and regular staff events.

This RE Teacher position offers the chance to teach in a school where students are motivated, colleagues are supportive and teachers are able to focus on delivering excellent lessons.

If you are a committed RE Teacher looking to develop your career in a successful South East London school, apply now to be considered for this RE Teacher opportunity starting in September 2026.

RE Teacher | September 2026 | INDCLASS