Early Career Teacher of English – Secondary School – Nottingham

A thriving 1118 secondary school in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Early Career Teacher of English to join its well-established English faculty. Serving a diverse urban community the school has built a strong reputation for raising literacy standards and improving GCSE outcomes year-on-year.

English is central to the schools improvement journey. Results in both English Language and Literature have strengthened significantly and the department continues to focus on high-quality curriculum design structured writing development and a culture of reading across the school.

The Opportunity

This role offers an outstanding foundation for your teaching career. The school operates a carefully planned ECT programme combining whole-school training with subject-specific mentoring within the English department.

You will:

Teach English across KS3 and KS4
Deliver structured lessons using shared schemes of work
Develop confidence in GCSE preparation and assessment
Participate in guided lesson observations and feedback cycles
Contribute to reading and literacy initiatives across the school

The department provides clear planning frameworks allowing you to focus on developing strong classroom practice.

The English Department

The English faculty is experienced supportive and collaborative. Schemes of learning are carefully sequenced to build analytical skills extended writing and exam technique progressively from Year 7 onwards.

Department strengths include:

Shared lesson resources and assessment banks
Structured writing intervention programmes
Dedicated English classrooms within a central teaching block
A strong culture of reading supported by the school library

Senior English leaders actively coach and model effective practice for ECT colleagues.

The School

Located in Nottingham this secondary school is known for its consistent behaviour systems and visible senior leadership. Expectations are clear and classrooms are calm and purposeful.

Facilities include modernised classrooms upgraded IT infrastructure and a well-resourced learning centre. Staff retention is strong reflecting a culture of professional trust and manageable workload.

ECTs benefit from:

A reduced timetable
Weekly mentor meetings
Whole-school CPD focused on pedagogy and classroom management
Access to subject-specific training

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Be completing or have recently completed QTS in English
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Literature and Language
Show commitment to professional development
Be organised reflective and receptive to coaching
Hold high expectations for student progress and presentation

This role would suit a motivated ECT eager to develop in a school that combines structure with genuine professional support.

Whats On Offer

Full ECT induction and mentoring programme
Collaborative English faculty
Clear behaviour systems and pastoral support
Competitive salary and progression opportunities
A Nottingham secondary with rising academic standards

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new English teacher to grow within a well-led supportive and academically ambitious environment.