RS ECT required January 2026 Good mixed school based in Chelmsford Religious Studies ECT to join a knowledgeable, caring and inclusive Humanities team Our Client is seeking an RS ECT to join a well-established secondary school in Chelmsford. This is a great opportunity for a new teacher keen to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will teach RS at KS3 and KS4 and work closely with colleagues in the Humanities faculty. School Information This 11 to 18 comprehensive educates roughly 1,150 students and consistently achieves above national benchmarks, with 92 percent attaining grades 9 to 4 in English and Maths. The school promotes a culture of respect, tolerance and high aspiration, with strong pastoral systems and a clear focus on personal development. The RS department is well structured and encourages reflection, ethical reasoning and philosophical discussion. Lessons are designed to develop both knowledge of world religions and the ability to think critically about moral and spiritual issues. The team is supportive and experienced, regularly working together on assessment and curriculum design. The school offers ECTs a comprehensive induction programme including mentoring, regular observation and feedback, peer observation opportunities, and targeted CPD. ECTs benefit from reduced teaching loads and additional planning time while they settle into the role. Staff describe the school as welcoming, inclusive and academically aspirational, with leadership that listens and responds to staff feedback. Salary Paid to scale on MPS Application To be considered for this RS ECT position please forward a CV as soon as possible.