Teacher of Religious Education - Neath Port Talbot CBC

1. Are you a passionate Religious Education Teacher who believes in the power of education to broaden perspectives, encourage respectful dialogue, and develop students’ understanding of the world around them?
2. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of RE who can deliver engaging, thought-provoking lessons across the curriculum.
3. We offer training & support, access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more.

Are you a passionate Religious Education Teacher who believes in the power of education to broaden perspectives, encourage respectful dialogue, and develop students’ understanding of the world around them?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of RE who can deliver engaging, thought-provoking lessons across the curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young people to explore beliefs, values, ethics, and moral issues while promoting inclusion, tolerance, and critical thinking within a positive learning environment.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging RE lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Encourage respectful discussion around beliefs, ethics, values, and world views.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level (including placements)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience teaching KS5

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.

Any appointment will be subject to:

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

Elementa Candidate Commitment

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK secondary school teaching experience