English Teacher (ECT) – Grantham, Lincolnshire
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Job Location:
Lincolnshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A supportive and forward-thinking 1118 secondary school in Grantham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of English to join its well-established English department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that is genuinely committed to developing confident reflective and skilled practitioners.
The school has a strong reputation locally for staff development positive student relationships and a calm purposeful learning environment.
The Opportunity
You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 working within a department that balances high academic expectations with creativity and inclusion. The curriculum is carefully sequenced with shared schemes of learning that give ECTs clarity and structure while still allowing room to develop their own teaching style.
At Key Stage 3 the focus is on building strong literacy foundations and confidence in reading and writing. At GCSE teaching is centred on clear exam preparation effective modelling and high-quality feedback.
ECT Support and Development
This school has a strong track record of supporting early career teachers. You will benefit from:
A dedicated subject mentor within the English department
Reduced timetable during your induction period
Weekly coaching and development meetings
Opportunities to observe experienced teachers and share best practice
Access to high-quality CPD focused on pedagogy behaviour and assessment
The leadership team is experienced in ECT development and places real importance on helping new teachers grow without overwhelming them.
The English Department
The English department is collaborative well-organised and welcoming. Shared resources common assessments and joint planning help reduce workload and ensure consistency across classes.
The team places a strong emphasis on:
Teaching powerful and engaging texts
Developing students analytical writing
Building confidence in spoken language
Supporting students of all abilities
Enrichment opportunities such as reading groups creative writing activities and theatre trips are encouraged but carefully managed to remain sustainable for staff.
The School Environment
This Good-rated school is known for its strong behaviour culture and inclusive ethos. Students are respectful routines are clear and staff feel supported by visible and approachable leadership.
Staff wellbeing is taken seriously with realistic expectations around marking data and workload. Teachers describe the school as a place where people look out for each other.
Who This Role Is For
This position would suit:
An ECT or trainee teacher completing QTS
Someone passionate about English and literacy
A reflective practitioner eager to learn and develop
A team player who values collaboration and support
Why This Is a Great First Teaching Role
Excellent ECT induction and mentoring
Clear curriculum and shared planning
Calm classrooms and consistent behaviour systems
Supportive friendly department culture
Strong focus on professional growth
If youre an Early Career Teacher of English looking to start your career in a school that genuinely invests in its staff this is a fantastic opportunity.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
- Cordova
- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
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