Are you an enthusiastic RE Specialist with secondary school experience and looking for a new teaching opportunity? Flourish Education are currently supporting a secondary school in Aston, Birmingham, who are seeking a dedicated RE Specialist to join their Humanities department on a full-time, long-term basis.
The role is due to start ASAP, with the placement running from October 2026 until March 2027 and the potential for the position to be extended beyond this date. This would suit an experienced Religious Education teacher who is looking for a consistent role within a supportive secondary school.
You will be responsible for delivering Religious Education across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), taking full classroom responsibility for planning, marking and assessment. You will also work closely with colleagues within the Humanities department to ensure pupils receive a high standard of teaching and support.
As an RE Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Taking full responsibility for classes, including planning, marking and assessment
- Delivering lessons that challenge and engage pupils of different abilities
- Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
- Maintaining high standards of behaviour and classroom expectations
- Creating a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment
- Developing strong and positive relationships with pupils
- Working collaboratively with the Humanities department and wider school team
- Supporting pupils with their academic progress and personal development
- Adapting teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual learners
To be considered for this RE Specialist role, you will ideally have:
- QTS or be an Early Career Teacher (ECT)
- Previous experience teaching Religious Education within a UK secondary school
- Strong subject knowledge within Religious Education
- A good understanding of the UK Secondary RE curriculum
- Experience teaching across KS3 and KS4
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
- A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A reliable, professional and enthusiastic approach
Working as an RE Specialist for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
- Pay from £174.71–£240.70 per day, equating to £34,068–£46,937 per annum based on working five days per week for a full school year
- Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot
- Pension contributions
- Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules on legislation, FGM and abuse
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant throughout your placement
Location:
This RE Specialist role is based in Aston, Birmingham and is easily accessible from surrounding areas including Birmingham City Centre, Erdington, Perry Barr, Handsworth, Nechells, Hockley, Bordesley Green and Small Heath.
Interested?
If you are an experienced RE Specialist looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP and running until March 2027, with the potential for the role to be extended, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by clicking the link or contact Charly at Flourish Education for more information about this opportunity.
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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.