Religious Education ECT 2026 East London

RE Teacher (ECT) Redbridge September 2026 Start

Role: Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Religious Education
Location: London Borough of Redbridge (Ilford / Gants Hill / Barkingside)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS1 MPS3 (Outer London) Potential for July Start Pay

Are you currently completing your PGCE or Schools Direct training Are you looking for the perfect environment to launch your teaching career in a supportive high-achieving Humanities department

Wayman Education is seeking a motivated and creative RE ECT to join an Outstanding or Good school in Redbridge for September 2026. This is a school that prides itself on its dedicated ECT induction programme ensuring you have the time mentorship and resources to become an expert practitioner.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a New Entrant to the profession to grow within a diverse and academically driven school.

• Specialist Mentorship: Benefit from a dedicated subject mentor and a tailored ECT induction programme (Years 1 and 2).

• Curriculum Engagement: Teach RE across KS3 and KS4 exploring world religions ethics and philosophy with an inquisitive student body.

• Reduced Timetable: Enjoy a significantly reduced teaching load in your first year to allow for high-quality planning and professional development.

• Inquiry-Led Learning: Foster a classroom environment where students feel safe to debate the big questions in a respectful and scholarly manner.

The Candidate

• Teacher Training: Currently working towards QTS in Secondary Religious Education / RS.

• Passion for RE: A deep interest in Theology Philosophy or Ethics and a desire to make the subject relevant to 21st-century learners.

• Reflective Practitioner: A willingness to learn take on feedback and collaborate with experienced Humanities colleagues.

• Community Minded: An understanding of the importance of RE in a multicultural borough like Redbridge.

Why Start Your Career in Redbridge

• Academic Excellence: Redbridge is consistently one of the top-performing boroughs in the UK providing a fantastic pedigree for your CV.

• Supportive Networks: Join a large cohort of other ECTs across the borough offering a built-in social and professional support network.

• Transport Links: Easy access via the Central Line and Elizabeth Line making it a simple commute from East London or Essex.

• Modern Facilities: Teach in a school with well-resourced Humanities suites and the latest educational technology.

Apply Now

We are looking for the next generation of outstanding RE teachers. If you are ready to secure your first permanent role for September we want to hear from you.