Religious Studies Teacher

Inspire Thoughtful Dialogue as a Religious Studies Teacher in Chesterfield!

Position: Religious Studies Teacher
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary: £130 – £251+ per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long-Term, Temporary

Are you passionate about exploring life’s big questions and guiding students through diverse worldviews and ethical dilemmas?

GSL Education are seeking a reflective and enthusiastic Religious Studies Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Chesterfield area. This is your chance to foster open-mindedness, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue in the classroom.

Your Mission

As a Religious Studies (RS) Teacher, you’ll create a safe and stimulating environment where students can explore religion, philosophy, and ethics. You’ll encourage curiosity, empathy, and independent thought—helping students understand the world and their place in it.

What You’ll Do as Religious Studies (RS) Teacher

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Religious Studies lessons across Key Stages.
• Promote respectful discussion and critical analysis of religious and ethical issues.
• Differentiate instruction to support all learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the Humanities curriculum.
• Support enrichment activities such as interfaith events, philosophy clubs, or debate teams.
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding and student welfare.

What You Bring as Religious Studies (RS) Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience teaching Religious Studies, ideally in a secondary school setting.
• A passion for philosophy, ethics, and world religions.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity, reflection, and academic excellence.
• Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Daily rate of £130 – £251+ depending on experience.
• Access to CPD opportunities and career development.
• Be part of a school that values diversity, respect, and collaboration.
• Bring your unique teaching style and ideas to life.

To work with GSL Education, you must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Provide an up-to-date CV with two references from the last two years.
• Hold an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders?
Apply now to join a forward-thinking school in Chesterfield and make a lasting impact through Religious Studies.