463 Education jobs in Kingston upon Thames

Teacher of Religious Education Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Inner London Main/Upper Pay Scale (£40,317 - £60,092)

The Opportunity A compassionate and engaging Teacher of Religious Education is sought for a vibrant secondary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This is an ideal role for an educator dedicated to fostering critical thinking and promoting understanding of diverse beliefs, philosophical concepts, and ethical issues in a respectful and open environment.

The Role You will teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3, 4 (GCSE), and potentially Key Stage 5 (A-Level). Your responsibilities include designing and delivering thought-provoking lessons that explore world religions, philosophy, and ethics. You will encourage respectful debate, develop analytical skills, and assess student understanding, ensuring a balanced and inclusive approach to sensitive topics. You may also contribute to wider school initiatives promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

About Our School Our school in Kensington and Chelsea prides itself on its inclusive ethos and commitment to developing well-rounded, morally conscious citizens. We provide a supportive environment where students can explore complex ideas, develop their own moral compass, and appreciate the richness of diverse cultures and beliefs that characterise our local community and the wider world.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have QTS and a strong academic background in Religious Education, Philosophy, Theology, or a related field. You will possess excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management, and the ability to engage students in sensitive and challenging discussions. A commitment to promoting tolerance, respect, and mutual understanding among students is key.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary within the Inner London pay scale.
li>A supportive and collegial Humanities department.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and curriculum enrichment.
• A diverse and intellectually curious student body.
• A school that deeply values spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

Teacher of Physical Education (PE) Location: London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Inner London Main/Upper Pay Scale (£40,317 - £60,092)

The Opportunity We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Physical Education to join a thriving department at a leading secondary school in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. This is a superb opportunity for an individual passionate about sports, fitness, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles among young people.

The Role You will teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3, 4 (GCSE PE/Sports Studies), and potentially Key Stage 5 (A-Level PE/Sports Science). Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons across a wide range of sports and physical activities, promoting physical fitness, and fostering teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. A significant contribution to the school's extensive extra-curricular sports programme and coaching school teams is essential.

About Our School Our school in Hammersmith & Fulham boasts excellent sports facilities, including pitches, courts, and a modern sports hall. We have a strong tradition of sporting success and a commitment to ensuring all students have opportunities to participate and excel, regardless of their ability level. We believe in developing resilient, confident, and healthy young people through regular physical activity and competitive sport.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will hold QTS and a strong degree in Physical Education or Sports Science. You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality PE lessons and coaching a variety of sports. Strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a dedication to inspiring active participation and promoting the benefits of physical activity are paramount.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary within the Inner London pay scale.
li>Access to modern sports facilities and high-quality equipment.
• A supportive and energetic PE department with a collaborative ethos.
• Opportunities to coach school teams, lead sports tours, and develop new sporting initiatives.
• A vibrant school community that values health, fitness, and active participation.

A highly respected Independent school in Harrow is looking for a passionate and dedicated Religious Education Teacher to join their Humanities department for a full-time, permanent position this September. This is a prime opportunity for a Religious Education Teacher who is eager to inspire and challenge students to explore the complexities of religion and belief in the modern world. The ideal Religious Education Teacher will be an expert in their field, capable of delivering a stimulating and engaging curriculum. Your role as a Religious Education Teacher will be central to our school's commitment to holistic education. We are seeking a highly motivated Religious Education Teacher. If you are a proactive Religious Education Teacher, we want to hear from you. Secure your next role as a Religious Education Teacher here!

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering high-quality RE lessons from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, ensuring a challenging and enriching learning experience for all students.
li>Promoting critical inquiry, independent thought, and respectful discussion around diverse religious and non-religious worldviews.
• Actively participating in departmental meetings and contributing to the ongoing development of the RE curriculum and resources.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or a proven track record of teaching excellence within an independent school setting, with a demonstrable passion for Religious Education.
• Proven ability to teach RE across the full secondary age range, with a strong understanding of examination board requirements.
• Excellent classroom management strategies that create a productive and respectful learning environment.
• A collaborative spirit and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Why join this school?

At this Independent Harrow school, you will be part of a supportive and progressive team dedicated to academic excellence. We offer a comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development to ensure our staff thrive. This is an excellent chance to contribute to a school that values diversity, inclusion, and intellectual growth.

Thought-Provoking Religious Education (RE) Teacher

Location: Richmond upon Thames, Outer London Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity: Your Next Chapter Awaits

Are you a Religious Education Teacher with a passion for fostering understanding of diverse beliefs, ethical dilemmas, and philosophical inquiry? We are seeking an empathetic and skilled RE Teacher to join a dynamic Humanities department at a highly-regarded secondary school in Richmond upon Thames. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a school known for its strong academic results and its commitment to fostering critical thinking and moral development.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a Religious Education Teacher, you'll:

• Deliver engaging and challenging RE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level.
li>Inspire a nuanced understanding of world religions, non-religious worldviews, and ethical frameworks through balanced and respectful teaching.
• Plan and deliver creative schemes of work that encourage open discussion and respectful debate.
• Assess student progress effectively, providing timely and constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, such as interfaith dialogue groups or philosophy clubs.

About Our School: Where You'll Thrive

Our school is a thriving and inclusive secondary school in Richmond upon Thames, dedicated to academic excellence and nurturing individual talent. We embrace our diverse community and foster an environment where students are encouraged to think critically, question, and engage actively with their learning. Our modern facilities and beautiful surroundings provide a rich backdrop for an exciting educational journey. We are committed to developing students who are well-informed, responsible, and engaged global citizens.

The Ideal Candidate: Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a Religious Education Teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply.
• Has demonstrated success in teaching RE across Key Stages 3-5, with a strong understanding of curriculum requirements.
• Possesses outstanding subject knowledge and a genuine passion for fostering understanding of diverse worldviews.
• Is an exceptional classroom practitioner with effective behaviour management strategies and excellent communication skills.
• Is committed to collaborative working, continuous professional development, and contributing positively to school life.

What We Offer: More Than Just a Job

Joining our team means you'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary on the Outer London MPS/UPS scale, recognising your expertise and dedication.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including bespoke training and pathways for leadership.
• A supportive and collegial Humanities department with a strong track record of success.
• State-of-the-art facilities and access to a wealth of relevant resources.
• A comprehensive staff well-being programme designed to support your work-life balance.
• The chance to teach bright, motivated students in a desirable and well-connected part of West London.

Apply Now: Take the Next Step

If you are an inspiring Religious Education Teacher ready to contribute to a thriving school community, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Enthusiastic Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Location: Hounslow, Outer London Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity: Your Next Chapter Awaits

Are you a Physical Education Teacher with a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and athletic development? We are seeking an energetic and skilled PE Teacher to join a thriving PE department at a well-regarded secondary school in Hounslow. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse and supportive learning community committed to academic excellence and student well-being.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a PE Teacher, you'll:

• Deliver engaging and challenging PE lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level PE (if applicable).
li>Foster a love for physical activity, encouraging participation in a wide range of sports and fitness activities.
• Plan and deliver diverse sporting programmes, catering to various abilities and interests.
• Organise and lead extracurricular sports clubs, teams, and competitions.
• Assess student progress in practical and theoretical aspects of PE, providing constructive feedback.

About Our School: Where You'll Thrive

Our school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Hounslow, known for its strong academic progress and commitment to student well-being. We pride ourselves on our diverse student body and staff, fostering a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment. Our modern facilities support a rich curriculum, and we are dedicated to providing every student with the tools to succeed in their future endeavours. We value collaborative working and continuous professional growth for all staff.

The Ideal Candidate: Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a PE Teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Physical Education or a related field. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply.
• Has demonstrated success in teaching PE across Key Stages 3-5, with a strong understanding of curriculum requirements.
• Possesses excellent subject knowledge across various sports and fitness disciplines, and a genuine passion for promoting active lifestyles.
• Is an exceptional classroom and sports-field practitioner with effective behaviour management strategies and excellent communication skills.
• Is committed to professional development, a collaborative team player, and adaptable to the needs of a busy school environment.

What We Offer: More Than Just a Job

Joining our team means you'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary on the Outer London MPS/UPS scale, recognising your expertise and dedication.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including bespoke training and pathways for leadership.
• A supportive and collegial PE department with a strong track record of student achievement.
• Modern facilities and access to a wealth of educational resources.
• A comprehensive staff well-being programme designed to support your work-life balance.
• The chance to make a significant difference in the lives of bright, curious, and diverse students.

Apply Now: Take the Next Step

If you are an inspiring PE Teacher ready to contribute to a thriving school community, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

RE Teacher

Location: Tower Hamlets

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a truly insightful and ethically grounded RE Teacher to join a progressive and community-focused school in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will illuminate the profound complexities of religious beliefs, ethical systems, and philosophical questions through engaging, analytical, and thought-provoking lessons, inspiring students to develop a sophisticated understanding of diverse worldviews and moral frameworks. At our school, Religious Education is not merely a subject; it is a vital arena for critical dialogue, a powerful catalyst for empathy, and an essential pathway to navigating a pluralistic world, especially within our richly diverse community. We embrace groundbreaking pedagogical approaches, seamlessly integrating rigorous philosophical debates, in-depth studies of global religions, contemporary ethical dilemmas, and direct engagement with local faith leaders into our intellectually stimulating curriculum.

The Role

The RE Teacher will:

• Deliver high-quality, intellectually challenging lessons across Key Stages 3-5, cultivating a profound love for ethical and religious inquiry.
li>Employ creative and analytical teaching methods, including Socratic dialogue, nuanced ethical case studies, and interactive explorations of sacred texts and traditions.
• Empower students to think critically about complex moral questions, evaluate diverse perspectives, and articulate their own reasoned positions with clarity and respect.
• Actively contribute to the wider school community through thriving philosophy clubs, interfaith dialogue initiatives, and meaningful community service projects.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a qualified RE Teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) who:

• Possesses an unyielding passion for religious studies, ethical philosophy, and transformative teaching.
• Is exceptionally skilled in devising creative and engaging learning experiences that deeply inspire students.
• Demonstrates a proven ability to differentiate instruction to both support and rigorously challenge learners across all academic abilities.
• Works seamlessly as part of a collaborative team and is eager to lead school-wide academic and values-based initiatives.

Why Join Our School?

• A vibrant and intellectually stimulating learning environment that passionately celebrates critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and diverse perspectives, deeply connected to the local community.
• A highly supportive and collegial Humanities department with a shared commitment to fostering deep understanding of human beliefs and values.
• Exceptional opportunities for continuous professional development and robust career progression.
• A unique chance to conceptualise and lead exciting, student-driven ethical debates and interfaith projects.

Start Date: September

This is a phenomenal opportunity for an RE Teacher seeking to inspire the next generation of critical thinkers, empathetic citizens, and morally astute individuals.

To apply, please submit a CV as soon as possible!

Your new company
My client is a well-recognised independent regulator based in the heart of London and are looking for an Education Quality Administrator on a temporary contract for roughly 5 months, and they operate a hybrid model with office expectations on Thursday.

Your new role

The Education Quality Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support within the Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement team.

• Administrative support where required for our quality assurance processes. This could include, for example:
  • Uploading to our online filing system and formatting documents submitted by organisations, so they are ready for colleagues to analyse.
  • Proofreading documents and uploading them to our online filing systems
  • Proofreading and publishing content for our web pages.

• Administrative support where required for our quality assurance of new medical schools and programmes. This could include, for example:
  • Processing administrative forms for education associates carrying out visits
  • Printing documentation packs and ordering name badges for visits
  • Preparing visit documentation so that education associates can access it online via our document-sharing portal
  • Organising travel, accommodation and meals for staff and education associates attending visits
  • Recording information about the visit on our online systems
  • Administering our records to log and reconcile education associate expense claims for budgeting purposes

• Monitoring our quality reporting system in Siebel (this is the system that logs actions that organisations need to implement to meet our standards called 'quality items'), letting colleagues know when items have been updated by an organisation and need to be reviewed, and reporting on pending and overdue items.
• Meeting support for a wide range of meetings across the team. Support would include:
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Calling for agenda items and populating agendas
  • Noting actions during meetings and keeping action logs
  • Maintaining a forward planner of agenda items for our larger meetings.

• Administering and reporting on our education associates, including expense claims to support section budget forecasting, training and annual appraisals.
• Manage emails coming into the team's shared mailbox, liaising with colleagues to ensure emails and queries are dealt with by the appropriate person within our agreed timeframes.
• To understand and apply our safeguarding policy and processes for protecting children and adults at risk of harm (including knowing how to recognise, record and report safeguarding).
• Any other reasonable duties may be assigned from time to time.

What you'll need to succeed

• To be able to work within established policies and standard operating procedures with a high level of accuracy, within agreed timeframes
• Effective use of IT systems such as Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
• To demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapting style and level of detail as appropriate.
• An ability to work independently with appropriate supervision, as well as an effective team member.
• To demonstrate excellent customer service, ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met and our services and contact with customers are delivered positively.
• The ability to work within established service-level agreements whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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Teacher of Physical Education (PE)

Location: Hackney Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Scale (£36,413 - £53,994)

The Opportunity We're seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Physical Education to join a thriving department at a leading school in Hackney. This is a superb opportunity for anyone passionate about sports, fitness, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles among young people, inspiring them to reach their full athletic potential and fostering lifelong participation.

The Role You will teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3, 4 (GCSE PE/Sports Studies), and potentially Key Stage 5 (A-Level PE/Sports Science). Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons across a wide range of sports and physical activities, promoting physical fitness, and fostering teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. A significant contribution to the school's extensive extracurricular sports programme, including coaching school teams and organising fixtures, is essential, nurturing competitive spirit and lifelong participation.

About Our School Our comprehensive state secondary school in Hackney boasts excellent sports facilities , including extensive pitches, multi-use courts, and a modern sports hall. We have a strong tradition of sporting success and a commitment to ensuring all students have opportunities to participate and excel, regardless of their ability level. We believe in developing resilient, confident, and healthy young people through regular physical activity and competitive sport, promoting well-being and character development within our diverse and energetic community.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will hold QTS and a strong degree in Physical Education or Sports Science. You'll have a proven track record of delivering high-quality PE lessons and coaching a variety of sports to diverse student groups. Strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a dedication to inspiring active participation and promoting the lifelong benefits of physical activity are paramount for this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary within the Outer London pay scale, reflecting your experience and expertise.
li>Access to modern sports facilities and high-quality equipment that supports a diverse and engaging PE curriculum.
• A supportive and energetic PE department with a collaborative ethos, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
• Opportunities to coach school teams, lead sports tours, and develop new sporting initiatives, expanding the school's sporting profile.
• A vibrant school community that values health, fitness, and active participation, promoting a holistic approach to education in a dynamic urban environment.

Teacher of Religious Education

Location: Hounslow Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Highly Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience

The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and highly academic Teacher of Religious Education (RE) to join the thriving department of a prestigious school in Hounslow. We seek an individual passionate about world religions, philosophy, and ethics, capable of fostering deep intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in our bright, ambitious students.

The Role You will be responsible for teaching Religious Education across Key Stages 3, 4 (IGCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), ensuring a rigorous and intellectually stimulating curriculum. Your duties will include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and monitoring their attainment to ensure outstanding outcomes. You'll also be expected to contribute to the broader academic and pastoral life of the school, perhaps supervising extended projects, leading ethical debates, or contributing to interfaith dialogue initiatives and community outreach programmes.

About Our School Our independent school in Hounslow is renowned for its academic prowess and its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals. We attract highly motivated students and dedicated staff, benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes that facilitate personalised learning. Our ethos encourages deep inquiry, critical thought, and a vibrant extracurricular programme that complements our challenging academic offering, preparing students for top universities and diverse ethical landscapes.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly qualified Teacher of Religious Education , holding a strong academic degree in the subject or a related field (e.g., Philosophy, Theology, Ethics). You'll possess an outstanding track record of delivering excellent results at IGCSE and A-Level. We're looking for a passionate educator with exceptional subject knowledge, a commitment to fostering independent learning, and the ability to inspire a genuine love for the discipline in students destined for top universities.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the calibre of our staff.
li>The opportunity to contribute to a well-established and successful department with a strong reputation for academic excellence.
• A supportive and intellectually stimulating academic environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Access to excellent resources and opportunities for significant professional development, including academic conferences and seminars.
• Working with bright, engaged students in a desirable West London setting, offering a dynamic environment for learning and growth.