Early Career Teacher of English - Secondary School -...

A thriving 11–18 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 school’s 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 We’re 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.

What’s 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.