Job description Second-in-RE | Permanent | MPS/UPS + TLR 2a | Full-Time Term-Time Only

Start Date: 5 January 2026
Closing Date: 3 October 2025 | 9 am
Listed On: 3 September 2025


Aspire People is thrilled to invite talented educators to apply for a Second‑in‑RE position in a school located in Tameside, Lancashire. This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS pay plus a TLR 2a allowance, committed to finding passionate professionals who can inspire students and support academic excellence.


About the Role

As Second‑in‑RE, you will:

- Support the ethos and mission of the school while driving high standards in Religious Education.

- Assist the Subject Leader to elevate pupil attainment through top-quality learning, teaching, and assessment.

- Deliver consistently "Good or Better" lessons, maintain strong classroom environments, and contribute to the development of robust teaching resources.

- Monitor pupil progress and coordinate effective interventions to ensure continual improvement.

- Participate in the school's reporting, assessments, evaluation procedures, and support quality assurance and improvement strategies.

- Attend Parents' Evenings, open evenings, staff meetings, and other required events as part of your directed time.

- Engage actively in performance management, whole-school initiatives, and out-of-hours activities to enhance student learning and home‑school partnerships.
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What We're Looking For

You are a dedicated teacher with:

- Experience teaching Religious Education to Key Stage 3 and 4.

- A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, and achieving measurable student progress.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to support colleagues and contribute to departmental initiatives.

- A proactive approach to continuous professional development and excellence in classroom practice.


Benefits & Working Conditions:

- Full-time term-time role (approx. 9:00 am-3:10 pm, plus additional event attendance as required)

- Competitive salary: MPS/UPS scale, with additional TLR 2a allowance.

- Excellent professional development (CPD) opportunities and a supportive, collegial working environment.

- Safeguarding & Pre‑Employment Checks

- As educators working with young people, all successful candidates must complete:

- Enhanced DBS check

- Verification of teaching induction (if applicable), identity, right to work in the UK, and qualifications

- Satisfactory references, including current employer (and faith-based reference, if required)

- Medical fitness clearance


How to Apply:

Please apply via the Aspire portal, or send your CV to Kat at Aspire People: kat@ aspirepeople .co .uk or call her on O794O 8OO 589

We regret we cannot sponsor visas for this role.


Why This Role?

This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated RE teachers seeking both leadership development and the chance to make a tangible impact. The school values outstanding education, fosters collaboration, and provides meaningful career support. Aspire People is proud to represent such a forward-thinking and supportive educational community.

Ready to take the next step?
Submit your application through Aspire People today and help shape the future of Religious Education.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.