History ECT – Mixed Secondary School Colchester
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Job Location:
Colchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Colchester Essex
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Paid to scale on MPS (ECT rates)
Looking for a secondary school with a nurturing and well-structured History department in Colchester
A supportive and academically driven mixed secondary school in Colchester has an excellent opportunity for a History ECT to join its Humanities department from January 2026.
Job Overview
This school is seeking an enthusiastic History Early Career Teacher to teach KS3 and KS4 History supported by a highly collaborative department and a structured ECT programme.
You will benefit from:
- Shared resources and curriculum planning
- Regular coaching and mentoring
- Reduced ECT teaching timetable
The School
This 1118 comprehensive educates approximately 1200 students and is known for:
- Strong behaviour standards
- A consistent teaching culture
- Excellent pastoral care
The History department offers:
- A well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong focus on analytical writing and enquiry
- Shared assessments and moderated marking
ECTs receive:
- Weekly mentor meetings
- Regular observation and feedback
- Personalised development targets
- Ongoing CPD
Staff describe the setting as calm ambitious and exceptionally collegiate with leadership that is visible supportive and deeply invested in teacher development.
Benefits Typically Include
- Reduced ECT timetable
- Dedicated mentor support
- CPD aligned to the ECF
- Strong departmental collaboration
- Supportive behaviour systems
- Positive staff culture
History ECT Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in History or related discipline
- QTS or pending QTS
- Strong KS3KS4 subject knowledge
- Passion for historical enquiry
- Clear classroom communication
- Legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are a dedicated History ECT seeking a strong start in Colchester please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
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