Teacher of RE

Queensbridge School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8QB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time September 2026
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of RE who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils. Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability Foundation School of 915 pupils.

RE is part of our core curriculum offer at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This high performing department through the direction, support and leadership of our Head of Department inspire our pupils and raise achievement through deep learning and a creative curriculum. We are seeking outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a rigorous and inventive approach to the delivery of RE across both KS3 and KS4 all ability ranges.

• Be infectiously enthusiastic about the subject and have the ability to inspire the creativity of our students.

• Actively contribute to the long-term vision and practice of both the whole school and the RE Department.

• Have strong classroom management skills and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for all students.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you;

• A positive and high performing learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• A commitment to your own personal development with a high-quality programme for all staff at all stages of their professional career
• A friendly and supportive workplace that prioritises wellbeing
• Discounted access to BSHF medical insurance for you and your family

We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers at all stages of their professional career.

Informal visits to our school welcome. ECT applications welcome.

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

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About Queensbridge School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 900 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queensbridge School website
• Email address: recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 464 5566
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbridge-school

Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability Foundation School of 915 pupils.

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