Teacher of RS & PSHE
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,650 to £49,083 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | SS0 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | School Staff Direct |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 32368-65641 |
Summary
Are you passionate about helping students make sense of the world and their place in it? A School in Essex is seeking a committed and thoughtful Teacher of RS & PSHE to join their team from September 2025.
This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to teach Religious Studies and Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, equipping students with both academic knowledge and the life skills needed to thrive.
You'll be joining a values-driven school with a strong focus on personal development, inclusivity, and character education. The RS & PSHE curriculum plays a key role in supporting emotional wellbeing, respect, and community understanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is empathetic, reflective, and ready to make a genuine impact.
You'll benefit from excellent CPD, collaborative planning, and a leadership team that supports creative and student-focused teaching.
Key Responsibilities
• Teach RS and PSHE across KS3 and KS4
• Promote respectful debate, open-mindedness, and critical thinking
• Help students develop personal resilience, ethical awareness, and decision-making skills
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment
• Use assessment to support learning and adapt teaching
• Contribute to wider school initiatives that support personal development
• Support extra-curricular events, assemblies, or enrichment activities
Qualifications and Experience
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching RS and/or PSHE at secondary level
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A genuine interest in young people's wellbeing and personal growth
• Strong subject knowledge and an understanding of the wider PSHE agenda
• ECTs welcome - full induction and support provided
School Staff Direct and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. Sponsorship is not available.
If this role aligns with your values and passion, apply today.
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