Who we are?
Located in the heart of the Tees Valley, Bede Sixth Form College is thriving and continues to build on its success. We are proud to have recently achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. As a leading provider of Further Education, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional teaching and support to our students, empowering them to reach their highest potential.
Our innovative and destination driven Sixth Form offers a wide range of both A-level and vocational provision to the community.
‘ASPIRE, ACT, ACHIEVE’ underpins everything we do at Bede, fostering ambition and drive to succeed.
We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and forward-thinking Teacher of A Level Religion, Philosophy and Ethics to join our thriving Sixth Form team. At Bede Sixth Form, we are committed to delivering high quality, innovative education that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. As a teacher of RPE, you will design and deliver engaging lessons, provide meaningful feedback, and support students to achieve their full potential. We work closely with employers, universities, and industry partners to ensure our learners are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in competitive environments.
Our teaching and learning strategy is grounded in cognitive science and designed to give both staff and students the best possible conditions to succeed. This research informed approach shapes every aspect of our timetable; our lessons run from 10am–4pm, and teachers deliver a maximum of two high quality lessons a day. This structure isn’t just a wellbeing measure; it’s a deliberate commitment to deep learning and cognitive science. It enables our teachers to refine their practice, collaborate closely with colleagues, and focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional learning experiences that allow every student to achieve their full potential as confident, capable young adults ready for their next steps.
For the right candidate, there will also be an opportunity to be considered for an additional Head of Faculty responsibility. This management role will sit alongside your teaching commitment and include agreed management responsibilities. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact us ahead of the deadline and we will send you a Head of Faculty Job Description and a separate expression of interest form.
The ability to teach an additional subject would be desirable. This role will begin in September 2026.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc., we reward and support our colleagues in a wide range of ways, from professional development to wellbeing initiatives. Below are just some of the benefits you can expect when you join our team:
- Our unique 10am lesson start
- Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contribution
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
- Free on‑site parking
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (free 24/7 counselling support)
- Free or discounted gym memberships (site dependent)
- Staff Discounts Package – Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much
- Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved Continuing Excellence status
- Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments
- Bike2Work Scheme
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 28th June 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place week beginning 2nd July 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [email protected] or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group, and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
- note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
