Teacher of RE - Full-time

Orchards Academy, Swanley

• Ref:KCC886-4031-263T
• Posted:24/03/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS (Fringe Allowance)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:Rolling basis

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We are looking for an inspiring and insightful Teacher of Religious Education to join our team, delivering high-quality and engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.

At our school, RE isn’t just about dates and definitions; it’s about fostering empathy, encouraging critical thinking, and preparing students to navigate a beautifully diverse world with an open mind. Whether you are an ECT looking for a supportive start or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you. 

If you are ready to challenge perspectives and ignite a curiosity for the world in our students, we would love to see your application. Please Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. 

Information about the school

Orchards Academy aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish.

As a small school we quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

We aim to work with students, parents and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where high expectations and levels of challenge enable our students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally so they can make a positive contribution to society.

Working for TKAT- Leadership within TKAT schools require passion, understanding, empathy and above all, a genuine love for the profession. Our role is to support you by giving you the flexibility to work how and when you need to; to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work; to enable you to flourish as an individual and to offer the kind of rewards you can only find from improving the prospects and life chances for literally thousands of children and young people.

Flexible working- TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment- Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hannah Carter
• Address:St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
• Telephone: 01322 665231
• Email: businessmanager@orchards-tkat.org

Fax: 01322 661006

Documents

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• Teacher of RE - Job Description