A caring and academically ambitious 11–18 school in Northampton is seeking a thoughtful and reflective RE ECT to join its Humanities faculty from January 2026. The School The school holds a solid Good rating and is known for excellent pastoral care, a calm environment and strong systems that help ECTs develop quickly. Humanities is one of the highest-performing faculties, with RE enjoying strong GCSE uptake. The Role You’ll teach RE across KS3–KS4, covering world faiths, ethics, philosophy and applied moral questions. The department emphasises discussion, structured writing and respectful debate. As an ECT, you’ll benefit from: A supportive RE mentor A reduced timetable Time for planning and observation Co-planning sessions and shared assessments Why This School Suits ECTs Very strong behaviour systems Structured CPD for early-career staff Outstanding pastoral support and wellbeing culture A friendly, knowledgeable Humanities faculty You Will Bring QTS in RE, Philosophy or related subject An open-minded and empathetic approach Strong communication skills A desire to contribute to debates, clubs or enrichment This is the perfect environment for an RE ECT looking to grow into a confident classroom practitioner.