Location: Chelmsford Essex
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: MPS (ECT Pay Scale)
Looking for a supportive secondary school in Chelmsford where you can grow as an English ECT
A well-regarded secondary school with a strong academic reputation in Chelmsford has an exciting opening for a newly qualified English Teacher to join their thriving department from January 2026.
Job Overview
The successful English ECT will teach KS3KS4 delivering creative well-structured lessons supported by excellent mentoring collaborative planning and a robust induction programme. This school is renowned for:
clear and consistent behaviour systems
strong literacy outcomes
a positive calm learning environment
As an ECT you will benefit from weekly mentor meetings guided lesson planning joint assessment opportunities and a reduced timetable.
The School
This 1118 school invests heavily in early career teachers. Staff describe the culture as nurturing reflective well-led and development-focused. The English department is well-resourced forward-thinking and built on strong curriculum sequencing.
Classrooms include modern digital resources and schemes of work are fully mapped to ensure ECTs feel confident and supported.
Benefits Typically Include
Structured ECT induction programme
High-quality CPD pathways
Strong support from an experienced mentor
Opportunities to contribute to enrichment (creative writing debating theatre trips)
Excellent staff wellbeing initiatives
Experience & Qualifications
English degree or related subject
QTS (or working toward QTS)
Strong knowledge of KS3KS4 curriculum
Enthusiastic reflective and committed to growth
Legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are an English ECT seeking a supportive environment to begin your teaching career in Chelmsford please submit your CV today.
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