Religious Studies Teacher New

Location: Darlington 

Type: Maternity cover 

Start: September 2026

Salary: Pay to scale from day 1 (£172.80 - £262.56)

We are looking for a passionate and adaptable Religious Studies Teacher to take on a maternity cover for a local secondary school in Darlington from September through to July 2027. Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking flexibility through Teaching Personnel or an ECT beginning your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your classroom experience across a variety of school settings.

The Role

• Deliver engaging religious studies lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 opportunities may be available)
• Follow lesson plans and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapt quickly to different school settings
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and promote a positive learning environment
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Mark work where required and provide feedback

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified religious education teacher (QTS or working towards)
• ECTs/NQTs are very welcome
• Confident classroom presence and strong subject knowledge
• Reliable, flexible, and professional
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• An up to date DBS or the willingness to get one
• Satisfactory background screening

Benefits of Teaching Personnel

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Gain experience across a variety of schools
• Opportunity to complete ECT/NQT induction hours
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Potential for long-term opportunities for the right candidates
• Ongoing CPD and career development

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant background screening.

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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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