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Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Paid to scale on MPS (ECT rates)
Looking for a school with a supportive and reflective Humanities department in Peterborough?
A welcoming and inclusive mixed secondary school in Peterborough is offering an excellent opportunity for a Religious Studies ECT to begin their teaching career in a highly supportive environment.
Job Overview
This school is seeking a thoughtful and engaging RS Early Career Teacher to deliver KS3 and KS4 Religious Studies, supported by:
* A structured induction programme
* Weekly mentoring
* Reduced teaching timetable
The role is ideal for an ECT seeking confidence, classroom stability, and strong professional guidance.
The School
This 11–18 secondary school educates approximately 1,250 pupils and is known for:
* Inclusive ethos
* Strong behaviour systems
* Consistent academic progress
The RS department promotes:
* Ethical reasoning
* Philosophical enquiry
* Confident classroom debate
ECTs are provided with:
* Weekly development meetings
* Personalised CPD plans
* Structured lesson observations
* Ongoing pastoral and professional support
Staff consistently describe the school as respectful, nurturing, and professionally motivating, with leadership that strongly prioritises early career development.
Benefits Typically Include
* Full ECT induction
* Reduced timetable
* Dedicated mentoring
* Strong Humanities collaboration
* Supportive leadership team
* Excellent staff wellbeing culture
RS ECT – Experience and Qualifications
* Degree in Religious Studies or related discipline
* QTS or pending QTS
* Strong KS3–KS4 subject knowledge
* Passion for ethics, philosophy, and world religions
* Confident classroom presence
* Legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are a Religious Studies ECT seeking a supportive start in Peterborough, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.