6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 June 2026 at 9:25am

  • Date listed

    29 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£37870 - £56154 per annum

RE Teacher job summary

Lift Aylward

1 Windmill Road
Edmonton, London, N18 1NB
United Kingdom

Salary: MPR / UPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about exploring diverse cultures and beliefs?

Join our dedicated team at Lift Aylward and inspire students to engage critically with the world's religions and ethical questions. We seek a dedicated individualwith a deep understanding of the subject and a genuine passion for imparting knowledge to young minds.

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:

* Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons exploring the beliefs, practices, and moral dilemmas in various religious traditions.
* Create an environment of open dialogue and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore their own beliefs and values while respecting those of others.
* Cover diverse topics, including ethics, philosophy, and social justice, to develop students' moral and spiritual awareness.
* Support students in developing their analytical and evaluative skills by studying sacred texts, historical events, and contemporary issues.
* Organise and facilitate visits to places of worship, guest speaker sessions, and interfaith dialogues to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of different faith traditions.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.

About Lift Aylward

Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11-18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We're proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive.

In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025) Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that "inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled" and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 15 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Lift Aylward

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1401 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
Lift Aylward website

Lift Aylward, is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school in Edmonton, the London Borough of Enfield, serving a truly multi-cultural community, where every student is valued and treated as an individual. Our unwavering standards have seen the school become the school of choice for both the local and surrounding areas.

At Lift Aylward, we believe every young person has the potential to lead a long, happy, and successful life that leaves a positive legacy. Our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

Our intentional culture – The Aylward Way – is grounded in our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Kindness, and Self-Control, which are taught, modelled, and celebrated throughout daily school life.

Our curriculum is built around three pillars:

- A knowledge-rich academic curriculum grounded in cognitive science
- A character curriculum that supports spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- The Aylward Entitlement, an enrichment programme designed to build cultural and social capital

We set the highest expectations for ourselves and our students because we believe every child has the right to succeed. Through shared values and a culture of ambition, equity, and belonging, we empower our students to thrive and leave a positive legacy.

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