Religious Education ECT

Religious Education ECT

Are you a passionate Religious Education graduate looking to lead your own classes while completing your ECT induction in an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school with a strong support network?
 
Key Details

• Job Title: Religious Education ECT
• Pay: Main Pay Scale 1 (MPS1)
• Duration: Permanent, starting September 2025
• School Type & Location: ‘Outstanding’ Secondary School, Ladywood
• Key Duties: Teach Religious Education at Key Stage 3 and 4, manage your own classes, and inspire students with engaging lessons

 
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Ladywood. You will teach Religious Education at Key Stage 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that challenge and inspire students to explore faith, philosophy, and ethics. As part of a large Humanities department, you will collaborate with colleagues and benefit from a robust ECT induction programme that provides excellent support and mentoring throughout your early years of teaching.
 
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in Religious Education or a related field, and QTS (or be on track to achieve it by September 2025)
• Have a strong understanding of the Religious Education curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Be enthusiastic about teaching Religious Education and committed to fostering a deeper understanding of faith and ethics among students
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students of varying abilities
• Be a team player, ready to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community

 
The School
This ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Ladywood is renowned for its high academic standards and supportive learning environment. The school boasts a large, dynamic Humanities department, where you will be joining two other ECTs who are all part of a structured induction programme. You will be provided with the tools, resources, and professional development needed to thrive as a teacher.
 
ECT Induction
As an Early Career Teacher, you will benefit from a comprehensive two-year induction programme based on the Early Career Framework (ECF), providing structured support and guidance as you develop your teaching skills.
 

• ECF-based training modules: Covering pedagogy, behaviour management, curriculum design, assessment, and professional conduct
• Assigned mentor: A dedicated and experienced teacher offering ongoing feedback and support
• Observation and feedback sessions: Structured classroom observations with detailed feedback
• Personalised development plan: Tailored support focusing on your individual strengths and areas for improvement
• Professional development opportunities: Access to workshops, seminars, and training to enhance your teaching practice
• Workload management strategies: Guidance on managing lesson planning, marking, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance

 
This induction programme is designed to ensure that you receive the best possible support to grow as a teacher and succeed in your career.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.