Religious Studies Teacher

Religious Studies Teacher (with KS3 Lead Responsibility)
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to M6.

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in the London Borough of Barnet is seeking a passionate and ambitious Religious Studies Teacher to join its successful Humanities department. This is an exciting opportunity to take on additional responsibility for leading Key Stage 3 Religious Studies, making it ideal for a teacher ready to step into a leadership role while continuing to deliver outstanding classroom practice.

The school is a comprehensive academy with a strong community ethos and has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. It is committed to high standards of teaching, student engagement, and continuous professional development.

The Role

You will teach Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential for KS5), delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons that promote critical thinking, respect, and understanding of diverse perspectives. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will play a key role in developing and leading the KS3 curriculum, working closely with the Head of Department to drive standards and support colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Religious Studies lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Lead and develop the Key Stage 3 Religious Studies curriculum
• Support curriculum planning, assessment, and departmental improvement strategies
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion and critical thinking
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise achievement
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the Humanities department
Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS
• Specialism in Religious Studies or a related subject
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching
• Experience or potential to lead curriculum development at KS3
• Commitment to raising student attainment and supporting all learners
• Proactive, reflective, and collaborative approach to teaching
Benefits

• Leadership opportunity with responsibility for Key Stage 3
• Supportive and collaborative Humanities department
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• Structured induction programme for early career teachers
• Positive, inclusive, and well-resourced school environment
If you are an enthusiastic and driven Religious Studies teacher looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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