Early Career Teacher of Religious Education – Secondary School – Telford, Shropshire

A well-regarded 1118 secondary school in Telford is seeking a thoughtful and committed Early Career Teacher of Religious Education to join its established Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school known for its calm learning environment strong pastoral care and structured support for ECTs.

The School

Situated in a growing residential area of Telford this comprehensive school has built a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos and steady academic improvement. The school benefits from a clear behaviour framework visible senior leadership and a culture that values consistency and collaboration.

Staff retention is strong and the school has a proven track record of supporting early career teachers through structured mentoring coaching and manageable workloads.

Recent developments include:

• Refurbished Humanities classrooms

• Dedicated quiet study and intervention spaces

• A structured CPD calendar focused on instructional practice

• Strong safeguarding and pastoral systems

The RE Department

Religious Education is a core subject at KS3 and KS4 with strong GCSE outcomes in recent years. The department delivers a carefully planned curriculum covering philosophy ethics and world religions encouraging students to develop analytical and evaluative skills.

As an ECT you will benefit from:

• Fully resourced schemes of learning

• Shared assessment materials and marking guidance

• Regular departmental meetings focused on curriculum refinement

• Clear exam preparation frameworks

The department also supports enrichment activities such as interfaith visits and ethics discussion groups.

The Role

You will teach RE across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your induction will include:

• A dedicated RE subject mentor

• Weekly coaching and feedback sessions

• Reduced timetable allocation

• Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues

The school values clarity in explanation strong questioning and structured discussion providing guidance to help you develop confidence quickly.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant RE Theology or Philosophy qualification

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for discussion-led learning

• Show strong organisational skills and classroom presence

• Be reflective and open to professional feedback

• Value inclusive respectful classroom dialogue

Why This School

• Proven ECT induction programme

• Supportive Humanities team

• Clear behaviour systems

• Structured curriculum and shared planning

• Positive and professional staff culture

This is an ideal first teaching post for an RE ECT seeking a stable well-led school environment in which to develop strong classroom foundations.