Teacher of Religious Studies

Leigh Academy Longfield, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Longfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Teacher of Religious Studies to join our high-performing department. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students in this curriculum area. Applications are welcomed from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECT) as we can offer fantastic professional development at every stage of a teacher’s career.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge.
• A keen advocate for the importance of Religious Studies as part of the curriculum.
• Have a high level of teaching experience and delivery of results, or are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for their first position.
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Confident, with strong career aspirations.
• Committed to the safeguarding and happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy.

What the school offers its staff

We have a strong team ethos and believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an academy which is committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities and training and support.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job_Pack___Teacher___Leigh_Academy_Longfield_2026.pdf - 788 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Longfield

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 980 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Longfield website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longfield-academy-longfield

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Longfield

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