Religious Education Teacher (ECT Opportunity) – Hereford,Herefordshire

A welcoming and values-driven 11–18 secondary school in Hereford is seeking a reflective and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Religious Education to join its Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT who is passionate about discussion-led teaching, ethics and philosophy, and who is looking for a school that offers strong guidance and a calm, supportive environment. The Opportunity You will teach Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering a well-sequenced curriculum that explores religion, belief, philosophy and ethics in an inclusive and academically rigorous way. Lessons are designed to encourage thoughtful discussion, critical thinking and respectful debate, helping students articulate ideas clearly and confidently. The department uses shared schemes of work and assessments, providing ECTs with a clear structure while still allowing space to develop their own teaching style. RE is a valued subject within the school, with strong engagement and positive outcomes at GCSE. ECT Induction & Support The school has a strong track record of supporting Early Career Teachers and offers a structured, nurturing induction: A reduced timetable during your ECT period A dedicated Humanities mentor with regular coaching and feedback Weekly ECT CPD sessions focused on classroom practice and pedagogy Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues and reflect on practice Support is consistent, practical and focused on building confidence, routines and subject expertise. The School This is a calm, inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community and clear expectations for behaviour. Students are respectful, engaged and thoughtful in discussion. Leadership is approachable and places genuine emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional trust and sustainable workload. The school serves a broad local community and places importance on inclusion, empathy and personal development, making RE a central and respected part of the curriculum. About You The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or be completing QTS) in RE, Philosophy or a related subject Be reflective, organised and open to feedback Enjoy leading discussion and supporting students’ moral and ethical development Maintain high expectations for behaviour and engagement Value teamwork and collaborative planning Why This Role? Strong ECT mentoring and induction support Supportive Humanities faculty with shared resources Calm classrooms and clear behaviour systems A positive environment to develop confidence and expertise