Head of RE / RE Teacher – Hackney – September 2026

Are you an experienced Religious Education Teacher or Head of Religious Education searching for a welcoming, high‑performing secondary school in September? An outstanding school in the Borough of Hackney is searching for a Head of RE / RE Teacher to join their team. This medium‑size non‑secular school offers a broad, modern RE curriculum that encompasses multiple faiths, philosophies and ethics.

The current Head of RE is an Assistant Principal moving into a Vice Principal role at the end of the year; however, the department is in good shape and has popular uptake at KS5. You will be one of two RE Specialists in the department, as well as working alongside other Humanities Teachers who teach RE at KS3 level.

As the Head of Religious Education you will benefit from a reduced teaching timetable to manage the workload and will have the opportunity to complete an NPQSL or NPQLBC if you wish.

Please read the full details of this Head of RE / RE Teacher position before applying:

Job Description – Head of RE / RE Teacher

• Head of RE / RE Teacher
• Full time, permanent contract
• Commencing in September 2026
• Inner London Payscale
• Competitive offers of either MPS/UPS + TLR or Leadership Scale

Person Specification – Head of RE / RE Teacher

• Qualified Religious Education Teacher with UK QTS
• Clear spoken and written English is essential
• Recent 'Good' or 'Outstanding' observations
• Happy to teach a multi‑faith, modern RE curriculum

School Information – Head of RE / RE Teacher

• High‑performing, mixed secondary school 11‑18
• Top 2 % for Progress 8 nationally
• Excellent student behaviour
• Strong pastoral team of teaching and non‑teaching staff
• Modern campus with great facilities and large classrooms
• Brilliant CPD and progression opportunities
• Based in Merton, SW London. Great connections via rail and bus, as well as free parking on site.

If you're a qualified Religious Education Teacher interested in this Head of Head of RE / RE Teacher vacancy for September, please apply today.

If shortlisted, you will be confidentially contacted within 12 hrs to discuss the school in greater detail before progressing your application to a visit or interview.