Religious Education Teacher – Wimbledon, South West London (SW19)
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £40,317 to £62,496 per annum (Inner London MPS/UPS, paid to scale)
Location: Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton, SW19
Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers
Ethos Education is recruiting a Religious Education Teacher for a high-performing secondary school in Wimbledon, South West London.
The role
You will teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, covering world religions, philosophy and ethics. GCSE outcomes at the school are consistently above national averages and the department is well established and well resourced. There may be opportunities for Key Stage 5 teaching for suitably experienced candidates.
The school
This is a calm and well-ordered school with exemplary pupil behaviour and extremely positive working relationships between staff and pupils. Expectations are high, pupils are motivated and engaged, and RE holds a strong place in the curriculum. Staff benefit from a strong professional development programme, including an established teacher training partnership with a local university. The school is easily reached from across South West London by mainline rail, Underground and tram.
Requirements
- QTS, or QTS pending for ECTs, with a specialism in Religious Studies, Philosophy, Theology or a related subject
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach RE as a rigorous academic discipline
- A commitment to inclusive classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils
- Right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
How to apply
Send your CV to Ethos Education today. The school is shortlisting now and intends to appoint early, so prompt applications are advised. All enquiries are handled in confidence.
Ethos Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All placements are subject to enhanced DBS checks and full referencing.