Religious Studies Teacher

Religious Studies Teacher (Philosophy & Ethics KS5)

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 department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term supply basis.
The role involves teaching Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4, alongside Philosophy and Ethics at Key Stage 5. You will deliver thought-provoking lessons that encourage discussion, critical thinking, and evaluation of different beliefs, ethical issues, and philosophical concepts.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and supporting learners in developing strong written and analytical skills in preparation for GCSE and A-Level examinations. The school is looking for a teacher who can engage students in meaningful debate while maintaining a structured and inclusive classroom environment.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or be an ECT
• Have experience teaching Religious Studies at KS3 and KS4, with the ability to support KS5 Philosophy & Ethics
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and the ability to facilitate discussion-based learning
• Have effective classroom management and communication skills
• Be committed to supporting student progress and academic achievement

The School
The school offers a supportive and well-structured environment with strong leadership and clear behaviour systems. The Humanities department is collaborative, with shared planning and resources, enabling teachers to deliver consistently high standards of teaching and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Religious Studies Teacher seeking a full-time long-term role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering competitive daily rates and a varied teaching timetable including KS5.

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.