Secondary School RETeacher

Inspire Curiosity

Do you love exploring big questions about faith, ethics, and the world around us? Can you ignite curiosity, encourage discussion, and help students think critically about their beliefs and values?

A welcoming secondary school in Gateshead is looking for a passionate Religious Education (RE) Teacher to join their team. This is your opportunity to make RE exciting, relevant, and thought-provoking for students across KS3 and KS4.

As an RE Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons that encourage students to explore religion, philosophy, ethics, and morality.
• Promote discussion, critical thinking, and respectful debate in the classroom.
• Support students in understanding diverse worldviews and cultural perspectives.
• Develop engaging learning experiences that challenge students and foster curiosity.
• Contribute to school initiatives that encourage understanding, tolerance, and inclusion.

You’ll join a supportive school where creativity and thoughtful teaching are valued, and where you can make a real difference in students’ personal and academic growth.

We’re seeking a teacher who:

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) and has experience teaching RE at secondary level.
• Brings enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge, and excellent classroom management.
• Can inspire students to explore complex ideas in an engaging, accessible way.
• Has high expectations for learning and behaviour, and a passion for student development.

• Weekly PAYE pay for reliability and convenience.
• Flexible long-term and short-term placements in the Gateshead area.
• A dedicated consultant who matches your skills with the right school.
• Referral bonuses for connecting us with other talented educators.

Your growth matters to us. We offer free CPD courses to enhance your subject knowledge, classroom strategies, and SEND/EAL skills. In addition, our Thrive training equips you with tools to support student wellbeing and foster positive, resilient learning environments.

If you’re ready to spark curiosity, encourage discussion, and help students explore big questions, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and make a difference with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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