Religious Studies ECT required January 2026 Mixed secondary school based in Southend-on-Sea RS ECT to join a reflective and supportive Humanities department Our Client is looking for a Religious Studies ECT to teach KS3 and KS4 in a community-focused secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The successful candidate will receive full ECT support while delivering lessons focused on ethics, philosophy and world religions within a structured and collaborative Humanities faculty. School Information This 11–18 school educates approximately 1,280 pupils and benefits from clear behaviour systems, strong pastoral care and consistent academic performance. The Humanities department is well resourced with shared schemes of work, structured assessments and collaborative teaching strategies designed to build confidence in early career teachers. ECTs benefit from reduced teaching loads, regular mentoring, CPD linked directly to classroom practice and a strong peer support network. Staff describe the school as inclusive, values-driven and genuinely supportive of teacher development. Salary Paid to scale on MPS Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.