Religious Education (RE) Teacher

Religious Education (RE) Teacher – Secondary School

Perry Barr, Birmingham

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start 

Are you a passionate and reflective Religious Education Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Perry Barr, Birmingham, seeking an enthusiastic Religious Education (RE) Teacher to join their successful Humanities department from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate. The school is proud of its supportive culture, strong leadership and commitment to helping students develop academically, socially and personally.

The Role

As a Religious Education Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students to explore different beliefs, values and ethical issues while developing critical thinking and respect for diverse perspectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Religious Education lessons
• Creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Supporting students to develop analytical, discussion and evaluation skills
• Creating a positive and respectful classroom environment
• Contributing to the wider success of the Humanities department and school community

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching Religious Education within a secondary school setting
• Possess strong subject knowledge and a passion for RE
• Be committed to delivering engaging and inspiring lessons
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills
• Have high expectations for student achievement and behaviour
• Be a positive and collaborative member of staff

Ideally, the school is looking for an experienced Teacher; however, applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed and fully encouraged.

The School

This Good Ofsted-rated secondary school has a strong reputation for providing a caring and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from excellent leadership, a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to professional development.

The school offers:

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team
• A friendly and successful Humanities department
• Excellent mentoring and support for ECTs
• High-quality CPD and career progression opportunities
• Engaged and respectful students
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• The opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate

Location

The school is conveniently located in Perry Barr, Birmingham, with excellent public transport links and onsite parking available.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated Religious Education Teacher seeking a long-term opportunity from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or an ECT seeking a supportive environment to begin your teaching career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving secondary school and make a lasting impact on students' learning and personal development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.