English Teacher (ECT) – Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
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Job Location:
Lincolnshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A welcoming and ambitious 1118 secondary school in Gainsborough is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of English to join its well-established English department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT looking to begin their teaching career in a school that takes training mentoring and staff wellbeing seriously.
The school has a strong reputation locally for developing confident teachers and providing a structured supportive induction programme that allows ECTs to grow at a sustainable pace.
The Opportunity
You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum designed to build students reading writing and analytical skills progressively. Lessons balance high expectations with accessibility ensuring that all students are supported and challenged appropriately.
At KS3 the focus is on developing strong literacy foundations through engaging texts clear modelling and structured discussion. At GCSE students follow a well-established programme that emphasises exam confidence extended writing and thoughtful engagement with literature.
As an ECT you will be supported in developing your classroom practice behaviour management strategies and subject pedagogy through regular coaching and observation.
Support for ECTs
This school has a proven track record of successfully supporting Early Career Teachers. You will benefit from:
A reduced teaching timetable during your induction period
A dedicated English subject mentor with regular weekly meetings
Structured ECT CPD aligned with the Early Career Framework
Opportunities to observe experienced teachers within the department
Clear guidance around planning assessment and workload expectations
The focus is on building confidence consistency and strong classroom habits not overwhelming new teachers.
The English Department
The English department is a collaborative and supportive team with shared schemes of work and assessments. Planning is streamlined to ensure ECTs are not overloaded while still allowing space to develop your own teaching style.
Resources are centrally shared and department meetings focus on improving teaching and learning rather than administration. There is a strong culture of open discussion and professional trust.
The School Environment
This Good-rated secondary school is known for its calm classrooms clear behaviour systems and strong pastoral care. Students are respectful and respond well to consistency and positive relationships.
Leadership is approachable and visible with a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing. ECTs are seen as an investment not a risk and are given the time and support needed to succeed.
The Ideal Candidate
You will:
Hold (or be completing) QTS
Be passionate about English and literacy
Be reflective organised and eager to learn
Value clear routines and positive classroom relationships
Be committed to developing your practice as an ECT
Why Start Your Career Here
Strong ECT induction and mentoring
Supportive English department
Calm well-managed classrooms
A school that genuinely invests in early career teachers
If youre an ECT in English looking for a role in a school that will support challenge and develop you from day one wed love to receive your CV.
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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