RE Teacher

Lift Aylward

1 Windmill Road Edmonton, London, N18 1NB United Kingdom

Salary: MPR / UPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about exploring diverse cultures and beliefs?

Join our dedicated team at Lift Aylward and inspire students to engage critically with the world's religions and ethical questions. We seek a dedicated individualwith a deep understanding of the subject and a genuine passion for imparting knowledge to young minds.

As a Teacher of Religious Education, you will:

* Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons exploring the beliefs, practices, and moral dilemmas in various religious traditions. * Create an environment of open dialogue and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore their own beliefs and values while respecting those of others. * Cover diverse topics, including ethics, philosophy, and social justice, to develop students' moral and spiritual awareness. * Support students in developing their analytical and evaluative skills by studying sacred texts, historical events, and contemporary issues. * Organise and facilitate visits to places of worship, guest speaker sessions, and interfaith dialogues to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of different faith traditions.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.

About Lift Aylward

Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11-18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We're proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive.

In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025) Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that "inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled" and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. * Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence