Teacher

Inspire understanding, encourage respect and prepare young people for life.

TimePlan Education is working with a specialist alternative provision school in the Kidbrooke/Eltham area of Greenwich to recruit an engaging and committed Religious Education and Citizenship Teacher.

Supporting students aged 11-16, the school provides personalised education for young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream learning. Its approach focuses on positive relationships, individual progress, independence and helping students develop the confidence to make positive choices about their future.

We are seeking a teacher who can make RE and Citizenship relevant, inclusive and engaging, helping students understand different perspectives and their place in society.

You will teach Religious Education and Citizenship across KS3 and KS4, delivering lessons that promote cultural awareness, critical thinking, mutual respect and responsible participation in society.

You will help students develop the knowledge and skills to understand the world around them, consider different viewpoints and make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging RE and Citizenship lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Explore religious beliefs, ethical questions, diversity and different worldviews.

• Teach citizenship topics including rights and responsibilities, democracy, law and community participation.

• Encourage respectful discussion, independent thought and informed debate.

• Adapt teaching materials to meet students'' individual needs and learning abilities.

• Establish clear classroom expectations and promote respectful behaviour.

• Monitor progress and support students in achieving appropriate learning outcomes.

• Help students develop confidence, communication skills and an understanding of their responsibilities within society.

• QTS or appropriate teaching qualifications and relevant experience.

• Experience teaching RE, Citizenship or related humanities subjects.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate inclusive discussions.

• Experience supporting students with social, emotional or behavioural needs would be advantageous.

• Confidence managing classroom behaviour while maintaining positive relationships.

• A fair, patient and adaptable approach to teaching.

• Help young people develop confidence, respect and an understanding of the wider world.

• Deliver a curriculum that connects classroom learning with real-life experiences.

• Make a positive impact within a specialist educational environment.

• Benefit from dedicated support from TimePlan Education.

Interested in making a difference?

Apply now or email for further information.

Safeguarding Statement

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.