Religious Education (RE) Teacher – Academy in Croydon, London The PWR team at Teaching Personnel are working with a thriving academy in Croydon, London, to recruit a passionate Religious Education (RE) Teacher for a permanent position. This academy, part of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust, is known for its commitment to high academic standards and developing students' understanding of global cultures, ethics, and beliefs. With a diverse student population, the school encourages open-minded discussions and critical thinking about faith, morality, and philosophy. The RE department is well-resourced and plays a key role in promoting a values-driven education that prepares students for life beyond school. Key Details: Location: Croydon, London Start Date: Easter or later (dependent on candidate availability) Salary: MPS/UPS (Potential TLR for the right candidate) The Role: Teaching RE across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to teach KS5 for experienced candidates Delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that encourage debate and discussion Supporting students in their GCSE Religious Studies exams through structured teaching and interventions Contributing to the wider school community through assemblies, extracurricular activities, and curriculum development Upholding the academy’s ethos of respect, integrity, and open-minded learning The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification Have experience teaching RE at secondary level, ideally with GCSE experience Be passionate about engaging students in discussions around faith, philosophy, and ethics Have strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire students from diverse backgrounds Be a reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development Why Join This Academy? Part of a successful Multi-Academy Trust with excellent career progression opportunities Supportive leadership team with a focus on staff well-being and development A modern, well-resourced learning environment with access to high-quality teaching materials An inclusive school community that values diversity and encourages respectful debate Please apply with a copy of your CV and a member of the PWR team will reach out to discuss further details. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.