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Smile Education are currently recruiting a qualified Religious Education (RE) Teacher to work within a secondary school in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and committed RE Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school environment with strong values and high expectations.

This role is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs, and there is flexibility around the start date. The position is expected to run on a long‑term basis, with the potential to continue beyond the end of the academic year.

This is a welcoming school, and the top qualities they look for in teachers are punctuality, professionalism, and confidence. They place strong value on Religious Education as a subject that supports students’ moral development, critical thinking, and understanding of beliefs and values.

 
Role Overview
As an RE Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality Religious Education lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with potential KS5 depending on the placement). You will create engaging, well‑structured lessons that support students’ understanding, critical thinking, and personal development.
You will be expected to quickly integrate into the school, build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and uphold the ethos and values of the school community.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teach Religious Education across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience advantageous)
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students of varying abilities, including SEND
• Effectively manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Assess and monitor student progress where required
• Contribute positively to the wider school community and departmental team
• Uphold professional standards, safeguarding expectations, and school ethos

 
Requirements
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) or have strong unqualified teaching experience

• Have experience teaching RE/Religious Studies in a UK secondary school
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Possess confident subject knowledge and the ability to engage learners
• Be professional, reliable, and adaptable
• Be able to quickly settle into a new school environment
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Have the right to work in the UK

 
Pay & Benefits

• £150–£230 per day, dependent on experience and pay scale
• Long‑term, stable placements
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
• Ongoing guidance throughout the placement
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with local Manchester schools, with potential for future roles

 
Safeguarding & Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete full compliance checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS
• Barred List and Prohibited List checks
• Right to work verification
• Qualification and reference checks

All staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest professional standards.
 
Apply Now
If you are a passionate and qualified RE Teacher looking for a long‑term role in secondary schools across Manchester, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.