R.E Teacher – September to Easter term, St Helens

  • Location: St Helens
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £150 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable R.E Teacher to join a secondary school in St Helens from September through to Easter. This role would be well suited to a teacher who is passionate about Religious Education and can inspire pupils through engaging, thought-provoking lessons.

The successful candidate will teach R.E across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop their knowledge, critical thinking, and understanding of a range of religious, ethical, and philosophical topics. You will become part of a supportive school environment where high-quality teaching and positive pupil outcomes are valued.

The Role

  • Deliver well-planned and engaging R.E lessons across KS3 and KS4, ensuring content is accessible to pupils of varying abilities.
  • Develop lessons that encourage pupils to think critically, ask questions, and engage confidently with different perspectives.
  • Maintain a positive and purposeful classroom where pupils are motivated to participate and achieve.
  • Assess pupil progress and provide clear feedback to support continued academic development.
  • Work alongside colleagues within the department to contribute to a consistent and effective curriculum.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
  • Has experience teaching R.E at KS3 and KS4 within a secondary school environment.
  • Possesses strong subject knowledge and can deliver lessons that are both informative and engaging.
  • Is confident in managing classroom behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
  • Is dependable, adaptable, and able to establish positive working relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Has a genuine enthusiasm for Religious Education and a commitment to supporting pupils’ progress.

Requirements

  • References covering the previous 5 years.
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
  • Previous experience teaching R.E across KS3 and KS4.
  • Availability from September through to Easter for the duration of the placement.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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