ECT Teacher of Religious Education – Academy – Northampton
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Job Location:
Northampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A well-organised 1118 academy in Northampton is seeking a thoughtful and enthusiastic ECT Teacher of Religious Education to join its Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher who wants strong mentoring a clearly sequenced curriculum and a calm purposeful learning environment in which to develop confidence and expertise.
The academy has placed curriculum integrity and personal development at the centre of its improvement strategy. Religious Education plays a key role in that vision supporting students to think critically engage respectfully and develop cultural literacy.
The Role
As an ECT Teacher of RE you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a curriculum that balances knowledge of world religions with philosophy ethics and contemporary moral issues. The department follows a structured scheme of learning designed to build analytical writing skills and evaluative discussion over time.
You will receive:
A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
A dedicated Humanities mentor with weekly coaching
Access to centrally planned schemes of learning
Support with GCSE exam preparation and assessment
Regular feedback cycles to develop classroom practice
The academy emphasises retrieval practice structured discussion and extended writing to prepare students effectively for GCSE success.
The Department
RE sits within a collaborative Humanities faculty alongside History and Geography. Teachers share planning resources and moderate assessment to ensure consistency and high expectations across year groups.
Students in Northampton respond well to enquiry-led lessons and structured debate. The department encourages respectful dialogue and critical thinking particularly when exploring ethical issues and contemporary case studies.
Department strengths include:
Dedicated Humanities classrooms
Clear assessment frameworks
Strong pastoral collaboration
Opportunities for enrichment and themed events
Colleagues are experienced in supporting ECTs and fostering a reflective professional culture.
The Academy
This Northampton academy has embedded clear behaviour routines and visible leadership presence creating a calm and structured learning environment. Staff benefit from a strong focus on professional development and manageable workloads.
The academy offers:
A comprehensive ECT induction programme
Subject-specific and whole-school CPD
Clear safeguarding and pastoral systems
Opportunities for future progression
Teachers describe the culture as professional supportive and values-driven.
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS (or be completing QTS this academic year)
Demonstrate secure subject knowledge in RE or a related discipline
Deliver structured and engaging lessons
Be reflective and open to coaching
Build positive relationships with students
This role is ideal for an RE ECT who wants to develop within a stable and well-led Northampton academy.
Why Join
Strong mentoring and structured ECT support
Collaborative Humanities faculty
Clear curriculum direction
Calm and respectful learning environment
Long-term development opportunities
If you are ready to begin your RE teaching career in a supportive and ambitious Northampton academy this is an excellent opportunity.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
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