Religious Studies

Religious Studies Teacher

Key Details

• Position: Religious Studies Teacher (QTS or ECT)
• Location: Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term supply
• Pay: £175 – £250 per day (dependent on experience)
• Curriculum: KS3 & KS4 Religious Studies, KS5 Philosophy & Ethics

The Role
A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Religious Studies Teacher to join their Humanities department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term supply basis.
The role involves teaching Religious Studies across KS3 and KS4, alongside Philosophy & Ethics at KS5. You will deliver thought-provoking lessons that encourage critical thinking, discussion, and analysis of ethical, philosophical, and religious issues.
As a full-time role, responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, supporting exam preparation, and maintaining a positive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or be an ECT
• Have experience teaching Religious Studies at secondary level
• Be confident delivering Philosophy & Ethics at KS5
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills
• Be passionate about encouraging debate, critical thinking, and student engagement

The School
The school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with strong leadership and a well-established Humanities department. Staff benefit from shared planning resources, clear behaviour systems, and a positive culture focused on high-quality teaching and learning.

This is a great opportunity for a Religious Studies Teacher seeking a full-time long-term role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering competitive daily rates and a supportive school environment.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.