ECT History Teacher – Secondary School – Southend-on-Sea (Essex)

A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Southend-on-Sea (Essex) is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of History to join its supportive Humanities department. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school with clear routines a well-sequenced curriculum and strong mentoring that helps ECTs grow quickly in confidence and impact.

The school has consistent behaviour systems a calm learning culture and leadership that prioritises high-quality teaching and staff development.

About the Role

As ECT History Teacher you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering engaging lessons that build pupils historical knowledge and key disciplinary skills. You will be supported to deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

• Strong historical knowledge across a range of periods and themes

• Disciplinary thinking: causation significance change and continuity

• Source analysis and interpretation through structured practice

• Confident extended writing through modelling and feedback

• GCSE confidence through deliberate practice and clear routines

ECT Support and Development

You will benefit from a strong ECT programme including:

• A dedicated subject mentor and regular coaching

• Protected time for training planning and reflection

• Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues

• Support with behaviour routines assessment and adaptive teaching

• Shared resources and collaborative planning to reduce workload

Key Information

• Location: Southend-on-Sea Essex

• Start Date: September 2026 (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time permanent

• Salary: MPS (ECT)

What the School is Looking For

• ECT (or soon-to-qualify) with QTS (or working towards)

• Strong subject knowledge in History

• A calm organised approach and high expectations

• Willingness to learn reflect and develop through mentoring

• Strong relationships and a positive classroom culture

How to Apply

If you are an ECT History teacher looking for the right school to build confidence and develop excellent practice we welcome your application.

Please submit your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered.