Teacher of Religious Studies, Greater Manchester

Job Description

Teacher of Religious Studies

Location: Salford

Salary: £600-1200 per week (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

Start Date: September 2024 – July 2025

About Us

New Directions Education is a leading provider of education staffing solutions, dedicated to matching talented educators with schools across the region. We work with a diverse range of schools, from primary through to secondary, ensuring the best fit for both our candidates and clients.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and creative Teacher of Religious Studies (RS) to join one of our partner secondary schools based in Salford. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to nurturing a love of Religious Studies in students of all abilities, and the ability to inspire and engage them in creative and innovative ways. The role will start in September 2024 until at least the end of the academic year. We expect the role to go permanent for the right candidate.

As a Teacher of Religious Studies key responsibilities will include

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging RS lessons to students across various age groups and abilities.
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the art curriculum and integrate cross-curricular themes.
• Organise and participate in extracurricular art activities, exhibitions, and events.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working within schools in essential.
• Proven experience teaching art at the secondary level is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of artistic techniques and mediums.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development including a number of CPD courses.
• A dedicated and supportive consultant.

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

The school are shortlisting candidates now so please apply now or email [email protected] for more information.

If this role is not of interest, we deal with schools all across the northwest so please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss other opportunities available in your area by calling 0161 636 9450.