ECT Teacher of English - Secondary School - Nottingham,...

A well-led 11–18 secondary school in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Early Career Teacher of English to join its established department. The school has a strong track record of developing ECTs into confident, highly effective practitioners through structured mentoring, practical coaching and a genuinely supportive culture.

This is an ideal environment for a newly qualified teacher who wants high expectations, clear systems and meaningful professional development from the very beginning of their career.

The Role
You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum that combines canonical literature with contemporary voices and purposeful writing instruction. The department emphasises explicit modelling, structured writing frames and frequent retrieval to support long-term progress.

As an ECT, you will benefit from:
• A reduced timetable in line with statutory induction
• A dedicated subject mentor within the English department
• Weekly instructional coaching sessions
• Protected time for observation and reflection
• Clear assessment systems and shared planning resources

The school takes induction seriously. You will not be left to “figure it out alone” — instead, you will receive structured feedback, clear expectations and practical classroom strategies that build confidence.

The School
Located within Nottingham, the school serves a diverse and aspirational community. It has strong behaviour systems that are consistently applied across the site, allowing teachers to focus on high-quality teaching rather than classroom disruption.

The English department is central to whole-school literacy strategy and benefits from strong leadership. A dedicated library space and literacy intervention programme support reading development, while enrichment opportunities such as theatre visits and writing competitions are embedded into the school calendar.

Staff describe the culture as collaborative, grounded and ambitious. Leadership prioritises staff wellbeing, and workload policies are carefully reviewed.

About You
• Recently achieved QTS
• Strong subject knowledge in English literature and language
• Reflective and open to feedback
• Enthusiastic about developing classroom presence and practice
• Committed to high expectations and inclusive teaching

You will be supported to develop strong routines, clear explanation techniques and effective assessment strategies.

What’s on Offer
• Full ECT induction programme with experienced mentors
• Reduced timetable and protected CPD time
• Supportive English department with shared planning
• Clear behaviour systems and structured teaching approach
• Opportunity to grow into middle leadership over time

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career English teacher seeking a well-supported, high-expectation environment in Nottingham where professional growth is taken seriously