Southwark | September 2026 Start | Permanent Position
Our client, an outstanding and inclusive 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in South London, is seeking an ambitious and dedicated Teacher of Religious Studies to join its thriving Humanities faculty from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a values-led school community that places students at the centre of everything it does. The school is committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed, achieve excellence, and fulfil their potential regardless of background.
The school serves a diverse inner-city community and has built a national reputation for academic excellence, inclusivity, and exceptional student outcomes.
About the School
Our client is proud to offer:
An Outstanding Ofsted judgement (most recently confirmed in 2022)
Recognition as a World Class School
Exceptional GCSE outcomes across all EBACC subjects
Consistently outstanding A-Level results, placing the school among the top-performing schools nationally
A diverse and vibrant student community
Strong staff satisfaction, with the vast majority of staff expressing pride in working at the school and confidence in its leadership
A highly oversubscribed intake, receiving significantly more applications than available places each year
A culture of high expectations, support, and continuous professional development
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Teach Religious Studies across allocated classes and key stages
Deliver engaging, challenging and high-quality lessons that inspire students to achieve their best
Contribute to curriculum development, including schemes of work and programmes of study
Support the continued development of Religious Studies within the school
Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement
Lead and contribute to a range of Religious Studies enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities
Undertake the responsibilities of a Form Tutor or Sixth Form Tutor
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support whole-school improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will:
Create a purposeful, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
Plan, deliver and assess lessons effectively across all key stages
Monitor, assess and report on student progress in line with school policies
Set and mark work regularly, providing clear feedback to students
Use performance data to inform planning and raise achievement
Support students with additional learning needs in collaboration with specialist teams
Promote positive behaviour and high standards of attendance
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Attend and actively participate in departmental, year team and pastoral meetings
Support wider school activities and events
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
Be passionate about Religious Studies and committed to delivering excellent outcomes
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective classroom practice
Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
Be committed to inclusive education and supporting students from all backgrounds
Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
Be eager to contribute to the wider life of the school
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of South London's most respected and high-achieving schools. The successful candidate will benefit from working within a supportive and ambitious environment where professional growth is actively encouraged and student success is at the heart of everything.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
Salary description
£45000.00 - £56000.00 per year