Religious Education Teacher - Secondary School - Lincoln

Are you an enthusiastic Religious Education Teacher who can make challenging and thought-provoking topics accessible to young people? A welcoming and established Secondary School in Lincoln is seeking a dedicated RE Teacher to join its Humanities department from September 2026 on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Religious Education Teacher Role

• Teaching Religious Education across KS3 and KS4

• Lincoln

• MPS1 - UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, permanent Religious Education Teacher

• September 2026 start

This role would suit a teacher who enjoys creating lessons where students can explore beliefs, ethics, philosophy and contemporary issues in a thoughtful and respectful environment.

You will be expected to deliver engaging lessons that encourage students to consider different viewpoints, develop their reasoning skills and communicate their ideas clearly. The school is looking for someone who can maintain academic rigour while creating a classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions and discussing complex subjects.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues within the Humanities department and will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and wider school life.

Religious Education Teacher - School Information

The school is a well-established Secondary School in Lincoln committed to providing students with a broad and balanced education.

Students are encouraged to develop academically while also becoming confident, responsible and respectful young people. The school places strong emphasis on positive relationships, high expectations and creating a learning environment where every student is supported.

The Humanities faculty plays an important role in developing students' ability to understand the world around them. RE provides pupils with opportunities to explore religion, philosophy, morality and ethical questions while learning to consider perspectives that may differ from their own.

The department benefits from a collaborative approach, with teachers sharing ideas and working together to ensure lessons are engaging and appropriately challenging.

The school also supports staff development and encourages teachers to take an active role in improving their own practice.

Religious Education Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy or a related subject.

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching RE at secondary level.

• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4.

• GCSE Religious Studies experience.

• Strong knowledge of religious, philosophical and ethical issues.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong classroom management.

• Ability to facilitate respectful and purposeful discussion.

• Ability to differentiate for different abilities.

• Strong planning and organisational skills.

• Commitment to high standards of student achievement.

• Ability to provide effective assessment and feedback.

• Commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

ECTs with strong subject knowledge and a genuine interest in RE are encouraged to apply.

Salary

The salary for this Religious Education Teacher position will be paid to scale at MPS1 - UPS3, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are a committed RE Teacher looking for a full-time, permanent September 2026 role in Lincoln, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school and make a genuine contribution to students' academic and personal development.

Please send your application for this Religious Education Teacher position through as soon as possible.