Teacher of Religious Education (RE)

Saint Gabriel's College, London, SW9 6UL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Religious Education (RE) job summary

About this Role
Job overview

The School
We are a popular, inclusive Church of England secondary school in Lambeth, South London. Ofsted has judged us ‘outstanding’ for the care and welfare of students and ‘good’ overall. We are also a SIAMS ‘excellent’ school.

At Saint Gabriel’s College, we have strong behaviour systems, a caring approach, and an unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for our students. We also invest heavily in staff professional development, ensuring our teachers receive outstanding training and preparation for future career progression.

Individual

We seek to appoint an experienced, ambitious and talented Teacher of Religious Education with a relentless focus on ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to join a successful and supportive Humanities department within our inclusive and highly regarded Church of England school in Lambeth. The successful candidate will be committed to raising achievement and delivering engaging, thought-provoking lessons that inspire curiosity and a deep understanding of religious traditions, ethics, and worldviews across all key stages.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply; however, we particularly encourage applications from experienced teachers who can bring strong subject knowledge and a proven track record of impact in the classroom, with the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities.

Main responsibilities:

• Teach Religious Education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Deliver engaging and academically rigorous lessons that inspire curiosity and critical thinking
• Contribute to the development and enrichment of the RE curriculum
• Support students in developing a strong understanding of diverse world religions and worldviews
• Promote high standards of achievement for all learners, regardless of starting point
• Work collaboratively within the Humanities department and wider school community

Role:

Permanent

Start date:

1st September 2026

Closing date for applications:
Friday 22nd May 2026 - Noon

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.

Please contact Lisa-Marie Jones on 0207 793 3900, or email recruitment@saintgabrielscollege.org for further information.

Website:
www.saintgabrielscollege.org/Staff/Vacancies/

Saint Gabriel’s College aspires to have a staff body reflective of the multi-cultural and diverse community which we serve. We expect all our staff to be committed to safeguarding, to promote the welfare of children, and to be supportive of our Christian ethos.

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.

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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 Saint Gabriel's College

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 594 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Gabriel's College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-gabriel-s-college

Saint Gabriel’s College is a small inclusive Church of England secondary school where every member of the community is valued. All our students are encouraged to achieve excellence by working hard, continuously improving, growing spiritually and thinking of others.

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