Early Career Teacher of Religious Education – SecondarySchool – Stoke-on-Trent

A well-established 11–18 secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a thoughtful and motivated Early Career Teacher of Religious Education to join its Humanities faculty. The school serves a diverse community across the city and has built a reputation for steady improvement, consistent behaviour systems and strong pastoral care. Religious Education plays a central role within the curriculum, with strong GCSE uptake and a clear focus on ethical reasoning, philosophy and respectful debate. The department is committed to building confident thinkers who can articulate their views with clarity and empathy. The Opportunity This post is ideally suited to an ECT looking for structure, mentoring and professional growth within a stable environment. The school operates a comprehensive induction programme that balances subject-specific coaching with whole-school training. You will: • Teach RE across KS3 and KS4 • Deliver lessons from well-planned schemes of work • Develop confidence leading structured classroom discussion and debate • Build secure assessment and feedback routines • Contribute to enrichment activities and cross-curricular collaboration The department provides centralised resources, clear assessment frameworks and shared planning to support consistency and reduce workload. The RE Department RE is part of a cohesive Humanities faculty alongside History and Geography. Staff work collaboratively on curriculum sequencing, retrieval practice and exam preparation. Department strengths include: • Clear progression from KS3 foundations into GCSE themes • Strong emphasis on literacy and structured written responses • Regular moderation meetings to ensure assessment accuracy • Opportunities to contribute to themed days and citizenship events Senior colleagues are experienced mentors and provide regular modelling, lesson observation and coaching conversations. The School This Stoke-on-Trent secondary school benefits from modernised classrooms, updated interactive technology and well-maintained communal learning spaces. Behaviour expectations are consistent across year groups, creating calm and purposeful classrooms. Senior leaders are approachable and proactive in supporting new teachers. Staff wellbeing is prioritised through realistic marking policies and protected CPD time. ECTs benefit from: • Reduced timetable in Year 1 • Weekly mentor meetings • Structured professional studies sessions • Access to subject-specific development opportunities Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in RE or a related subject • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and reflective practice • Show enthusiasm for philosophy, ethics and belief studies • Be open to feedback and committed to professional growth • Maintain high expectations for student engagement and progress This role would suit a new RE teacher seeking a supportive environment in which to develop confidence and subject expertise. What’s On Offer • Full ECT induction programme • Collaborative Humanities faculty • Clear behaviour systems and pastoral support • Competitive salary aligned to experience • A respected Stoke-on-Trent secondary school community This is a strong opportunity to begin your teaching career in a structured, values-driven and professionally supportive setting.