Teacher of Religious Studies
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive Independent School Pay Scale (MP2 - MP6)
A prestigious independent school in Surrey is seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator of RS to develop their career at a school known for its academic excellence, strong community ethos, with outstanding facilities.
The Role:
* Teach Religious Studies at Key Stages 3 and 4 to pupils according to their needs, utilising the syllabus and scheme of learning adopted by the school
* Acknowledge the different learning styles of various pupils and use a variety of teaching methods to achieve understanding of Religious Education
* Set targets for progression designed to secure good progress for all pupils
* Assess children's progress and provide feedback through routine marking and more formal assessment procedures
* Maintain records of pupils' achievements according to school policy
* Ensure all required documentation is kept up-to-date and accessible
* Promote good relationships amongst pupils
* Share professional and curriculum matters with staff members and the Head of Department
* Support and facilitate the promotion of their department and the school through different mediums
The Ideal Candidate:
* A good honours degree in a related subject
* Proven and recent experience of at least 2 years teaching Religious Studies through to GCSE
* Familiarity with the AQA syllabus
* Up to date knowledge of the Religious Studies national curriculum requirements
* Maintain professional relationships with colleagues
* Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
* Ability to inspire pupils
* Be willing to participate in wider life of the school
* Flexible, adaptable and able to use initiative
* Have good attendance and excellent punctuality
* A willing and supportive team member
* Energetic and creative
* Keen to develop professionally
Why Apply?
* Outstanding benefits, including pension contribution, free lunches, and access to world-class sports facilities (gym, swimming pool, squash courts)
* Excellent holiday entitlement - enjoy up to 8 weeks off in the summer
* A supportive and high-achieving school environment with exceptional retention rates (80%)
* The chance to contribute to the shaping and development of the department within a growing and ambitious school
If you are looking for a chance to work in an independent setting, have a passion for how RE is taught in a secondary setting and want to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, get in touch for a discussion with Karen Rogerson at NextGen Teachers on (phone number removed) or apply today!
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