Teacher of Religious Education
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ee791ed4-0bfe-42d2-9ef5-f8e9a75234f5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Religious Education and can deliver high-quality lessons and excellent outcomes for pupils? Then come and join a high performing and forward thinking Humanities team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Teacher of RE to join our high performing team from September 2026 or sooner if possible. You will have a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed and the ability to teach Religious Education up to KS4 with the possibility of teaching other humanities subjects.
GCSE RE Philosophy and Ethics are extremely popular and results are excellent.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in religion, philosophy and ethics. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
We welcome applications from both experienced & early career teachers.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in religion, philosophy and ethics. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for pupils
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Criteria;
Qualified Teacher Status/ QTLS
Degree in related subject
Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training
Professional knowledge and understanding
Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
Assessment
Teaching and Learning strategies
Ability to teach subject to GCSE
Ability to teach subject to A-Level
Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills
Personal motivation
Ability to motivate students
Excellent organisation and administration skills
Excellent ICT Skills
Work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success and the destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Are you passionate about Religious Education and can deliver high-quality lessons and excellent outcomes for pupils? Then come and join a high performing and forward thinking Humanities team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Teacher of RE to join our high performing team from September 2026 or sooner if possible. You will have a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed and the ability to teach Religious Education up to KS4 with the possibility of teaching other humanities subjects.
GCSE RE Philosophy and Ethics are extremely popular and results are excellent.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in religion, philosophy and ethics. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
We welcome applications from both experienced & early career teachers.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in religion, philosophy and ethics. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for pupils
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Criteria;
Qualified Teacher Status/ QTLS
Degree in related subject
Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training
Professional knowledge and understanding
Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
Assessment
Teaching and Learning strategies
Ability to teach subject to GCSE
Ability to teach subject to A-Level
Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills
Personal motivation
Ability to motivate students
Excellent organisation and administration skills
Excellent ICT Skills
Work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success and the destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.