Job description
Full Time RE Teacher – Portsmouth, Hampshire
Can you inspire young minds to explore life's big questions?
A vibrant secondary school in Portsmouth is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Religious Education (RE) Teacher to join their team full-time from September 2025. Whether you're a newly qualified teacher or bring years of experience, this role offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can make a lasting impact. Pay is competitive, £30,000 to £50,000 per annum, based on experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a school tour, providing a first-hand look at the school’s welcoming environment before moving on to a formal interview. Interviews will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver dynamic and thought-provoking RE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Encourage open discussion, critical thinking, and respect for diverse beliefs.
- Plan and assess lessons to meet curriculum standards and student needs.
- Promote inclusion and celebrate cultural and religious diversity.
- Take part in school events, parent meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the humanities curriculum.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong subject knowledge in Religious Education and a passion for teaching.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced educators are welcome to apply.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly pay rates, reflective of your experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous support from our team.
- Constant support from a dedicated consultant.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘RE Teacher’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Portsmouth!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘RE Teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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