RE Teacher

Seva School, Coventry, CV2 2TB

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS /UPS

RE Teacher job summary

The RE Teacher role at Seva School is a vital position focused on delivering outstanding teaching and fostering strong academic progress, personal development and wellbeing for all students. Rooted in our ethos of Selfless Service, Excellence, Virtues and Aspiration, you will model and uphold the school’s principles of being presentable, polite, prepared, positive and punctual. Your work will support the wider mission of promoting active citizenship, inclusivity, respect, and the Sikh value of sarbat dha bhalla the common good of all.

You will plan and deliver engaging, purposeful RE lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and examination requirements, ensuring that all students—whether SEN, EAL, more able or from diverse backgrounds are supported and challenged appropriately. You will maintain high expectations, strong behaviour routines and a calm classroom atmosphere, using effective strategies to inspire curiosity, deepen knowledge and cultivate enthusiasm for learning.

Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with colleagues to develop Schemes of Learning, share good practice and deliver consistent, high-quality provision. You will maintain accurate records, provide meaningful feedback, analyse assessment data and communicate confidently with parents and pastoral teams to support student progress. As a Form Tutor, you will also play a key role in pastoral care building positive relationships with students, delivering PSHE and ILP sessions, supporting attendance and behaviour expectations, and contributing to assemblies and the wider school community.

Safeguarding and inclusion are integral components of the post. You will uphold all school and statutory policies related to child protection, equality, health and safety, and the welfare of students. The role requires a reflective, proactive practitioner committed to ongoing professional development and contributing positively to the growth of a thriving, values‑driven school.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values‑led school community rooted in kindness, respect and inclusivity
• A strong ethos of professional trust, teamwork and collaboration
• Opportunities for high‑quality CPD, coaching and career progression within a growing Trust
• A well‑structured induction programme for new staff
• Access to enriching extracurricular and leadership opportunities
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, respect and a positive working environment
• Committed leadership focused on continuous improvement and staff development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, dynamic school that champions aspiration and the common good

If this role is of interest to you and you believe you can contribute to our continued success, further information is available on our website: https://www.sevakeducationtrust.org/

Should you require any further details, please contact Fatuma Taj HR, at HR@seva.coventry.sch.uk Closing date: 24 April 2026

Start date : 1st September 2026

we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, Please submit your application as early as possible.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on our website. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Seva School

• School type: Free School, Sikh, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 702 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Seva School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seva-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Coventry