2. RE teaching: A career beyond the ordinary
The Government reintroduced training bursaries for Initial Teacher Training in RE from 2015/16. These are still available for 2019 entry and there is a need for qualified, specialist RE teachers. Now is a great time for anyone interested in becoming an RE teacher to enter the profession. This presentation provides an overview of the exciting career opportunities available.
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3. The link will open a new window in YouTube (the National Association of Teachers of RE channel). The video explores life as an RE teacher through the eyes of Lynsey Wilkinson, head of RE at Redhill Academy near Nottingham. Any problems the link is:
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4. Why teach RE? RE is a highly topical subject - just look at the news!
Young people’s religious literacy has never been so important
RE explores religion and worldviews, as well as philosophy and ethics…
…topics at the very heart of what it is to be human
As an RE teacher you will help equip young people with knowledge and skills that will last a lifetime
RE has changed significantly in the last few decades. Faith and belief issues are still a significant part of the curriculum, however RE is much broader now, exploring highly relevant philosophical and ethical questions. Refer to the Commission on RE Report perhaps.
RE is extremely popular among students. Full course GCSE and A Level entries are high and RE is considered excellent preparation for university by leading higher education institutions.

5. Is RE for me? There are no stereotypes!
A natural progression from Theology, philosophy and religious studies
RE teachers also have degrees in sociology, psychology, politics and other disciplines
You need a keen interest in topical debate and issues relating to religion and worldviews…
…and a desire to inspire a new generation of critical thinkers
While a theology, PPS and RS degree is excellent preparation for teaching RE, many RE teachers hold degrees in other disciplines and subject knowledge training is available to prepare them as an RE teacher. Many other individuals change from a variety of careers to enter the profession.

6. Will I get funding and support?
Bursaries are available for entry into ITT in September 2019
NEW THIS YEAR!! £9,000 a year if you have a 1st, 2;1 or 2:2
NEW THIS YEAR!! There is now funding to help develop your subject knowledge. The DfE are funding 8 week/20 hour programmes to support those who need to improve their knowledge and understanding of religion and worldviews
The Teach:RE Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course: Religion and Worldviews is one provider.
The DfE has announced that training bursaries will be available for those wanting to become RE teachers in These will be £9,000 for all trainees with a PhD, 1st, 2:1 or 2:2.  For more information, see: 
RE teachers benefit from a strong community of colleagues and advisors offering support and training throughout their career and beyond.
The TREC course is for anyone looking to develop their understanding of the subject further or refresh their thinking.
The Teach RE course is tailored to individual needs. It is suitable for all those entering the profession. It is run as a distance learning programme. Support is provided by a tutor and a certificate of completion is provided which can be used as part of a CPD portfolio for secondary teaching.

7. What support will I get?
New2RE- a scheme run by NATRE ( National Association of Teachers of RE)
Local networks groups through for example, NATRE and Learn, Teach, Lead RE
More support available from organisations such as the RE Council of England and Wales
RE has political backing from all the main parties
New2RE is a three-year early career development programme for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and is delivered by the National Association of Teachers of RE.
The Teach:RE SKE provides very strong links with NATRE as it is endorsed and certified by them.

8. What other benefits are there?
A minimum starting salary of £23,720 per year
Leading teachers can earn up to £68,650 per year
High performing teachers progress faster up the pay scale based on annual appraisals
Promotion and development prospects: Head of Department, pastoral leadership
Leadership opportunities (Headteachers can earn up to £118,000 per year)
Excellent preparation for further careers
As a newly qualified teacher, you’ll begin on a salary of at least £23,720, or £29,664 in inner London. As you rise up the pay ranges, you could earn as much as £118,490 as a headteacher, in inner London.
In addition to a basic salary, teachers also receive a range of benefits, including:
teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments – additional money for taking on additional responsibilities
teachers' pension – the second largest public sector pension scheme in the country
holidays – more days than many people in other professions, though teachers work for 195 days per year in school, and do some work during their holidays
More information can be found here:

9. “I’ve found teaching RE to be a force for good in a difficult world.”
What RE teachers say…
“Pupils never cease to amaze me and I love to see their enthusiasm and joy for the subject growing.”
“I’ve found teaching RE to be a force for good in a difficult world.”
“Feels amazing – especially when you can turn young people’s brains on to ethics and why the way we act in the world matters.”
Teaching offers a stimulating, varied and rewarding career path. Those who choose to teach RE talk about a career that goes way beyond the ordinary.
“I love seeing how young minds are stimulated by exploring other people’s beliefs and how it affects their lives.”
“Being able to deal with challenging questions and turn that into fascination and wonder is very rewarding.”

10. teachre.co.uk/beyondtheordinary
More information
Click on the image to access the ‘Beyond the Ordinary’ campaign microsite. The site provides more information and details of how to access additional advice and support.
teachre.co.uk/beyondtheordinary

11. Support and advice on RE teaching
Teach:RE Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course teachre.co.uk
UCAS ucas.co.uk
If you have any questions about the campaign or would like additional materials, please
Get into Teaching education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching
Train to Teach traintoteach.education.gov.uk
To chat to an Teach:RE advocate teachre.co.uk/beyondtheordinary/ask-a-question/

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