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Role: RE Teacher
Location: Maidstone
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 - UPS3)

Are you passionate about guiding young minds through the fascinating world of religious studies? Do you thrive in a progressive, supportive, and innovative educational environment? Simply Education are working with an excellent grammar school who are looking for an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher.

The school’s mission is to nurture well-rounded, inquisitive, and socially responsible individuals. They pride themselves on our state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development. The RE role is very flexible, the school are open to taking someone on part time or full time.

Day to day responsibilities:
• Deliver captivating and insightful lessons across various religious traditions and philosophies.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students, making adjustments to support plans as needed.
• Foster a respectful and open classroom environment where students feel safe to express their ideas and beliefs.
• Manage behaviour and creating a positive and motivating learning environment.
• Liaise with other team members, inputting ideas for lesson plans and curriculum development.
• Provide personalised support and mentorship to students, helping them develop their skills and confidence in both subjects.
• Uphold the school's high standards of academic excellence and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and success.

What you will receive:
• Flexible work – you can choose temporary and permanent roles that fit your availability, allowing you to balance work with personal commitments or other professional pursuits.
• You will be offered an ever-growing variety of roles -you are able to work in different schools and environments, gaining a diverse range of teaching experiences and expanding your skill set.
• Excellent training opportunities - Simply Education provides free access to professional development courses and workshops to enhance your teaching skills and career progression taught by a team of Professional Learning Specialists.
• Continuous mentorship and support - Receive guidance and support from experienced educators and consultants who can help you navigate your career path.
• Career advancement - Build a broad network of contacts in the education sector, opening up future job opportunities and professional connections.
• Administrative assistance - Support with administrative tasks, such as CV preparation, interview coaching, and placement matching.
• £175 referral scheme.

If you are interested in this position, please apply. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the position, please contact Katie Milledge, Secondary Recruitment Consultant at our Kent Office on (phone number removed).

If shortlisted, Katie will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks alongside completion of an application form.

All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an obtain a DBS with relevant checks completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of referencing