Secondary R.E Teacher

Secondary R.E Teacher – West Midlands

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £150 – £250 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2025 (earlier starts available)
Agency: First for Education

Inspire Thoughtful Discussion and Ethical Understanding – Join Us as a Secondary R.E. Teacher

Are you a reflective and knowledgeable Religious Education Teacher who can inspire students to explore a diverse range of beliefs, values and worldviews?
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in schools that value critical thinking, tolerance, and respectful debate?

First for Education is working closely with secondary schools across the West Midlands to recruit a skilled and dedicated R.E. Teacher for long-term, full-time roles. This is an excellent opportunity to work in supportive environments where your subject can truly enrich the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging Religious Education lessons to KS3 and KS4 students (KS5 may be available)
• Create a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere where students can explore complex moral and spiritual themes
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners with different backgrounds and abilities
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback
• Contribute to department planning and wider school values

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay: £150 – £250 (based on experience)
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Personal support from a subject-specialist education consultant
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming, inclusive secondary schools

Requirements:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Subject specialism or strong teaching experience in Religious Education
• A genuine interest in helping students engage with ethical, philosophical, and cultural questions
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Two relevant professional references

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV, or email korey.yglesias@firstforeducation.co.uk
You can also register online at www.firstforeducation.co.uk or contact our team on 0121 285 4840 to find out more.

First for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing in line with our safer recruitment policy.